May weather forecastBossou, Guinea
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Bossou, Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.3°C (70.3°F) and max 31°C (87.8°F).Temperature
May brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F), showing a slight difference from April's 33°C (91.4°F). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F).Heat index
During May, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. 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 hold great significance to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 28.6 days. Throughout May, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bossou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.4 days and collects up to 1424mm (56.06") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:47 GMT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.2h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average high temperature in May: 31°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (34.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 21.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are April and May (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average pressure in May: 1012.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average wind speed in May: 4.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (3.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (47%).
Average rainfall in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average rainfall in May: 161mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (250mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average rainfall days in May: 28.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average sunshine days in May: 1.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average cloud cover in May: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 84).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Bossou, Guinea
- Average visibility in May: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6km).
