May weather forecastBaharu, India

Weather in May

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Baharu, is another torrid month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.5°C (83.3°F) and 37.7°C (99.9°F).

Temperature

Baharu sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 37.7°C (99.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Baharu encounters an average low-temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is evaluated at a blazing hot 57°C (134.6°F). Warning: These weather conditions are deemed overly hazardous, with near heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Baharu is 64%.

Rainfall

In Baharu, India, during May, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. In Baharu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.5 days and collects up to 910mm (35.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Baharu is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of May in Baharu, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Baharu, India, is May, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

March through May, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May converts into the following recommendations:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.