May weather forecastKAMI, Ivory Coast

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in KAMI, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 34.3°C (93.7°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F) in May, hardly different from the 36.1°C (97°F) recorded in April. KAMI's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 52°C (125.6°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in KAMI is 78%.

Rainfall

In KAMI, during May, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in KAMI, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 883mm (34.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in KAMI is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in KAMI, is 34.3°C (93.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.8°C (73°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 52°C (125.6°F).

In KAMI, Ivory Coast, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In KAMI, during May, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation.

In KAMI, Ivory Coast, the average day length in May is 12h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, in KAMI, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.1h.

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in KAMI, Ivory Coast.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in KAMI is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

36.1°C

34.3°C

31.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7km/h

6.7km/h

6.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.8

4.4

4.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average high temperature in May: 34.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 22.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (20.9°C).

Average pressure in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average pressure in May: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average wind speed in May: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and December (5km/h).

Average humidity in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (49%).

Average rainfall in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall in May: 107mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (135mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall days in May: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average daylight in May: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average sunshine days in May: 4.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.5 days).

Average UV index in May
KAMI, Ivory Coast

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).