May weather forecast
Kaikan, Guyana

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kaikan, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 27.8°C (82°F) and 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from April to May, Kaikan observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.8°C (82°F), differing subtly from the previous month. In May, the temperature in Kaikan drops to an average of 18.9°C (66°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Kaikan, Guyana, is 88%.

Rainfall

In Kaikan, in May, during 28 rainfall days, 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kaikan, Guyana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 310.6 days and collects up to 1432mm (56.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kaikan is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of May, in Kaikan, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:16 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kaikan, Guyana, are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Kaikan?
May temperatures in Kaikan vary between a high-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Kaikan?
In May, the average relative humidity in Kaikan, Guyana, is 88%.
How many days does it rain in May in Kaikan?
In Kaikan, Guyana, in May, it is raining for 28 days, with typically 140mm (5.51") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Kaikan?
In Kaikan, Guyana, the average day length in May is 12h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kaikan?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, in Kaikan, Guyana, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:16 -04.
How many hours of sunshine does Kaikan have in May?
In Kaikan, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.3h.
When is the highest UV index in Kaikan?
March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kaikan, Guyana.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Kaikan?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kaikan, Guyana, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average high temperature in May: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February, June and December (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August, November and December (4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April, September and October (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average rainfall in May: 140mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (237mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average rainfall days in May: 28 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (21.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average cloud cover in May: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in May
Kaikan, Guyana
  • Average visibility in May: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are March, August, September and October (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, November and December (6km).

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