May weather forecast
Bongo, Ivory Coast

May, the last month of the spring in Bongo, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 26.1°C (79°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

As Bongo, Ivory Coast, steps into May, the average high-temperature is measured at a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), displaying minor differences from April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). The month of May in Bongo is marked by an average minimum temperature of 26.1°C (79°F), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. 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 in Bongo is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bongo, in May, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 98mm (3.86") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 267.7 rainfall days, and 933mm (36.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.