May weather forecast
Bouake, Ivory Coast

May marks a further increase in humidity and rainfall, lending a dampness to the overall weather. In this month, temperatures take a dip, ranging from 23°C (73.4°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), thus providing a relatively cooler ambience as compared to the preceding months. The city receives rainfall of 88mm (3.46"), making it the wettest month so far. Despite the damp weather, Bouake, Ivory Coast witnesses an average of 12.5 hours of daylight. The shift in weather conditions contrasts the warm, dry breezes of the previous months with frequent, rain showers.

Temperature

The start of May sees the average high-temperature at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), showing little difference from April's 36.2°C (97.2°F). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout May, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bouake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.6 days and collects up to 788mm (31.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:34 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.