May weather forecast
Mampatas, Guinea-Bissau

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

Temperature

Mampatas, Guinea-Bissau, experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still extremely hot 40.5°C (104.9°F) in May, closely aligned with April's 41.3°C (106.3°F). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) is observed during the nights in May.

Heat index

May's heat index is estimated at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of May, in Mampatas, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mampatas is 9.8h.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Mampatas, Guinea-Bissau. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Don't neglect protection; skin and eyes can be burned swiftly if left exposed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.