May weather forecast
Bangoua, Ivory Coast

May, the last month of the spring in Bangoua, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 34.1°C (93.4°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a hot 34.1°C (93.4°F) in May, hardly different from the 35.8°C (96.4°F) recorded in April. Bangoua's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 53°C (127.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Bangoua, the rain falls for 25 days. Throughout May, 98mm (3.86") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bangoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.5 days and collects up to 924mm (36.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bangoua, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bangoua, Ivory Coast, is 8h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bangoua. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.