May weather forecast
Dandeli, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a fiery hot month in Dandeli, India, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°C (96.4°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The start of May marks an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.8°C (96.4°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. The nighttime average for Dandeli in May plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In May, in Dandeli, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout May, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dandeli, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.5 days and collects up to 774mm (30.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of May in Dandeli, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:58 pm IST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Dandeli is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dandeli are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.