May weather forecastPataque, Guinea-Bissau

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pataque, is another very hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.3°C (97.3°F) and an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a still torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F) from April's 38.6°C (101.5°F) in Pataque's average high-temperatures. May, marked by an average low-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), indicates a large temperature drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 51°C (123.8°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pataque, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Pataque, Guinea-Bissau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 1099mm (43.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of May in Pataque, sunrise is at 06:36 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 Pataque, Guinea-Bissau, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Pataque are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.