May weather forecast
Unconche, Guinea-Bissau

The last month of the spring, May, is also a sweltering month in Unconche, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 35.3°C (95.5°F).

Temperature

May's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.3°C (95.5°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F) throughout May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Mindful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are to be expected. Extended physical effort might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Unconche, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Unconche, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Unconche, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.1 days and collects up to 677mm (26.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Unconche are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.