May weather forecast
Badasso, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Badasso, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Badasso, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Badasso, in May, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. In Badasso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 289.4 days and collects up to 995mm (39.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.