May weather forecast
Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.2°C (72°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.1°C (91.6°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. During the May nights, an average temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) is observed.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is estimated at a burning hot 50°C (122°F). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to 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 body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Diégonéfla, during May, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 261.6 rainfall days, and 919mm (36.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast, is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of May, in Diégonéfla, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In Diégonéfla, Ivory Coast, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.