May weather forecastCorombol, Guinea-Bissau

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a scorching month in Corombol, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°C (104.9°F) and min 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still blistering 40.5°C (104.9°F), showing little deviation from April. With the onset of night in May, Corombol reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a warm 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase 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. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during May morphs into the following directions:
Without constant care, eyes and skin might suffer damage in a short time. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Corombol, in May, the average high-temperature is 40.5°C (104.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.1°C (75.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is appraised at 52°C (125.6°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 44%.

In Corombol, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.

In Corombol, the average day length in May is 12h and 42min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

In Corombol, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

41.3°C

40.5°C

37.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10km/h

11km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.8

26.8

18.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

27%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average high temperature in May: 40.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average pressure in May: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average wind speed in May: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

Average rainfall in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (224mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Corombol, Guinea-Bissau

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).