May weather forecast
Boudepe, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Boudepe, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Boudepe sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Boudepe's nighttime average temperature in May drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a still moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Boudepe, in May, during 26.8 rainfall days, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Boudepe, there are 288.7 rainfall days, and 1009mm (39.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Boudepe is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27 GMT.

Sunshine

In Boudepe, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Boudepe. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. 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. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.