May weather forecast
Candocoli, Guinea-Bissau

May, the last month of the spring in Candocoli, is another torrid month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°C (99.7°F) and min 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

Candocoli registers an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F) at the commencement of May, closely related to the preceding month. During May, Candocoli detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Candocoli, in May, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Candocoli, Guinea-Bissau, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 868mm (34.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Candocoli is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 Candocoli. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.