May weather forecast
Gabu, Guinea-Bissau

May is regarded as the gateway to the rainy season in Gabu. There is a remarkable leap in rainfall from the previous month, reaching 39mm (1.54"). Nevertheless, the temperature remains stable with insignificant changes, maintaining a warm climate through the day and night. Residents and visitors can continue to enjoy ample sunshine, despite the increased cloud coverage during rainfall. The weather transition in May is significant, marking a shift from dry to wet conditions.

Temperature

The warmest period in Gabu is usually observed in April and May, with the average high-temperature peaking at 38°C (100.4°F).

Rainfall

In Gabu, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gabu, Guinea-Bissau, there are 80 rainfall days, and 1426mm (56.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gabu, Guinea-Bissau, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gabu is 8h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 12 during May leads to these advisories:
Take every essential safety procedure. Individuals with fair skin could sustain burns in less than 5 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Directly after outdoor activities or swimming, a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ should be applied generously and reapplied frequently.