May weather forecast
Dimbokro, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Dimbokro, Ivory Coast, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) and an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature is practically the same as in April - a tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F). In May, the average low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', 'apparent temperature', or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (clothing, metabolic differences, wind), and activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.

Humidity

In Dimbokro, Ivory Coast, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dimbokro, during May, the rain falls for 26.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation. In Dimbokro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 252.6 days and collects up to 936mm (36.85") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Dimbokro is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, in Dimbokro, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:31 GMT.

Sunshine

In Dimbokro, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.