May weather forecast
Hoskote, India

The last month of the pre-monsoon summer, May, is also a hot month in Hoskote, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.8°C (92.8°F) and min 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

At the onset of May, Hoskote records an average high-temperature of a hot 33.8°C (92.8°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In May, Hoskote encounters an average low-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) during the night.

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Hoskote is 55%.

Rainfall

In Hoskote, India, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hoskote, there are 180.1 rainfall days, and 767mm (30.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hoskote, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 6:41 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.6h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.