May weather forecast
Bogouiné, Ivory Coast

May, the last month of the spring in Bogouiné, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.9°C (69.6°F) and 31.5°C (88.7°F).

Temperature

Bogouiné's average high-temperature marks a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Throughout May, Bogouiné witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Bogouiné, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Bogouiné, in May, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 208mm (8.19") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1631mm (64.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bogouiné, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of May, in Bogouiné, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bogouiné is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bogouiné is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.