May weather forecast
Campata, Guinea-Bissau

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Campata, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 37.6°C (99.7°F) and 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.6°C (99.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Nightly readings in May display a noticeable downturn from daily highs in Campata, with the average low-temperature registering a warm 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Campata, Guinea-Bissau, is 59%.

Rainfall

In May, in Campata, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. In Campata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.3 days and collects up to 905mm (35.63") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Campata is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of May, in Campata, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:19 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Campata, Guinea-Bissau, is 9.7h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Campata. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May leads to these advisories:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.