May weather forecastGracias, Honduras

Weather in May

May brings about heavier rainfall, with precipitation levels skyrocketing to a notable 157mm (6.18"). The high rainfall marks the full onset of the rainy season, resulting in increased cloud cover. Subsequently, sunshine hours see a slight reduction even though daylight hours reach their longest duration. The persistent rain does little to foster lower temperatures, as May experiences some of the highest recorded in the year. A gradual decrease in daylight hours towards the month's end signifies the transition into June's weather.

Temperature

May ushers in an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F) in Gracias, aligning closely with the preceding month. A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during May nights, with an average low of 17°C (62.6°F).

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 157mm (6.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gracias, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 1711mm (67.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gracias, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:24 and sunset at 18:20 CST.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following advice:
Undertake all key precautions, as unprotected skin and eyes may get burns in no time. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Before heading out, apply sunscreen with 30 SPF or more to avoid sunburn and harmful radiation effects.