May weather forecast
Kissidougou, Guinea

May arrives in Kissidougou with an amplified radiance, evident by the longer daylight hours. The persistent cloud cover creates dreamy landscapes, turning the city into a surreal scenery. The increased fluvial frequency is in sync with the high humidity, producing balmy weather conditions. Rainfall their zenith at 131mm (5.16") in May, emphasizing its status as the heart of the monsoon season. The drop in wind speeds adds to the overall clamminess of the weather, refashioning May into a soothsayer of the impending intense monsoons.

Temperature

With May's arrival, Kissidougou notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, the average temperature in Kissidougou dips to a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) at night.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Kissidougou is 84%.

Rainfall

In Kissidougou, during May, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation. In Kissidougou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 237 days and collects up to 1388mm (54.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kissidougou is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Kissidougou, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kissidougou is 7.1h.

UV index

In Kissidougou, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.