May weather forecastBériaboukro, Ivory Coast

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Bériaboukro, Ivory Coast, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F) and an average low of 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

May's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F), diverging marginally from April's 36.1°C (97°F). An average temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) marks the nights in Bériaboukro in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a life-threatening hot 52°C (125.6°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Bériaboukro, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bériaboukro, Ivory Coast, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 883mm (34.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bériaboukro, Ivory Coast, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of May, in Bériaboukro, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bériaboukro is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.