May weather forecast
Anjuna, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Anjuna, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.7°C (90.9°F) and 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.7°C (90.9°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Anjuna observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) during the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Anjuna, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, in Anjuna, the rain falls for 5.4 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Anjuna, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 1612mm (63.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The month with the warmest seawater is May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Note: Taking a dip in waters warmer than 30°C (86°F) might not provide the cooling sensation many desire.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Anjuna is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:02 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Anjuna, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Warning! The reflection of sand and water increases the UV dose.