May weather forecastCaguepe, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Caguepe, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

Caguepe starts May with an average high-temperature of a still very hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), a minor shift from April's 36.7°C (98.1°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature in Caguepe averages to a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Caguepe, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Caguepe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.1 days and collects up to 677mm (26.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau, is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

In Caguepe, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Caguepe are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.