May weather forecast
Dinguirai, Guinea-Bissau

May, the last month of the spring in Dinguirai, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°C (97.3°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

Dinguirai experiences an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F) in May, marking an insignificant shift from 38.6°C (101.5°F) in April. Dinguirai endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) during May nights.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Dinguirai, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Dinguirai, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. In Dinguirai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 1099mm (43.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Dinguirai is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:16 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dinguirai are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.