May weather forecast
Pauléoula, Ivory Coast

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Pauléoula, Ivory Coast, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.3°C (84.7°F) and min 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

With the advent of May, Pauléoula's high-temperatures adjust to a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In Pauléoula, the month of May records an average minimum temperature of 25°C (77°F), a slight dip from the daily highs.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Pauléoula, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Pauléoula, Ivory Coast, in May, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 160mm (6.3") of accumulated precipitation. In Pauléoula, during the entire year, the rain falls for 294.8 days and collects up to 1200mm (47.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pauléoula is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of May, in Pauléoula, Ivory Coast, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:40 GMT.

Sunshine

In Pauléoula, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.