May weather forecastMassadougou, Ivory Coast

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Massadougou, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature varying between 23°C (73.4°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

May commences with an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F), showing little deviation from April's 36.2°C (97.2°F). In May, the average low-temperature records at a warm 23°C (73.4°F) during the nights.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Massadougou, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Massadougou, during May, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.6 rainfall days, and 788mm (31.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Massadougou, in May, the average high-temperature is 34°C (93.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 49°C (120.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Massadougou, in May, during 21.7 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 12h and 29min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Massadougou.

In Massadougou, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Average high temperature

36.2°C

34°C

31.8°C

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Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.7

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7.4

Average UV index

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Average temperature in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average high temperature in May: 34°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (36.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (21°C).

Average pressure in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average pressure in May: 1010.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average wind speed in May: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and December (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall in May: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (138mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average rainfall days in May: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average sunshine days in May: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (3.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Massadougou, Ivory Coast

Average UV index in May: 6

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