May weather forecast
Bagdogra, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Bagdogra, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.9°C (73.2°F) and max 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings with it an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Bagdogra's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

During May, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

In Bagdogra, India, in May, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bagdogra, there are 188.1 rainfall days, and 1740mm (68.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bagdogra is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 6:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.