May weather forecast
Mudumalai, India

May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Mudumalai, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F) from April's 31.6°C (88.9°F) in Mudumalai's average high-temperatures. The temperature lowers to an average of 20.3°C (68.5°F) during May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for May is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Mudumalai, in May, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 272mm (10.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 250.6 rainfall days, and 1753mm (69.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mudumalai, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:44 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mudumalai is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mudumalai are January through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.