May weather forecast
Mwandimu, Kenya

May, the last month of the autumn in Mwandimu, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°C (75.4°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

May's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F) from April's 31°C (87.8°F). Mwandimu experiences an average low-temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 48mm (1.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:18 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year in Mwandimu, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mwandimu. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.