May weather forecastCampada, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Campada, is also a scorching month, with an average temperature varying between 40.5°C (104.9°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

Campada, Guinea-Bissau, marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40.5°C (104.9°F), a subtle shift from April's 41.3°C (106.3°F). Campada, amid May nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Campada is 44%.

Rainfall

In Campada, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Campada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.1 days and collects up to 654mm (25.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Campada is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Campada, Guinea-Bissau, is 9.8h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Campada. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 8 in May transforms into this advice:
Prioritize protection; rapid damage can occur to unprotected eyes and skin. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.