May weather forecast
Bambous, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

In May, Bambous braces itself for the oncoming winter season. A noticeable trend in decreasing temperatures becomes apparent, with a decline extending from as high as 28.3°C (82.9°F) to 25.6°C (78.1°F). The transition to lower temperatures also brings with it fewer rainy days and reduced rainfall. The city experiences a mild bout of wind, with speeds reaching up to 19km/h (11.8mph). This cooler weather continues into June, an indication that the winter season is steadily setting in.

Temperature

The shift into May finds Bambous, Mauritius, at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), closely comparable to April's conditions. Nights in May exhibit a minor reduction to an average low temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Humidity

In Bambous, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Bambous, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bambous, there are 207.3 rainfall days, and 645mm (25.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bambous is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Bambous is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Bambous are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Bambous?
During May, Bambous experiences an average high-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F). In April, 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 calculated to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Bambous?
In Bambous, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.
How many days does it rain in May in Bambous?
In May, in Bambous, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout May, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Bambous?
The average day length in May in Bambous is 11h and 10min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bambous?
On the first day of May in Bambous, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.
How long on average sun shines in May in Bambous?
The average sunshine duration in May in Bambous, Mauritius, is 6.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bambous?
April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Bambous, Mauritius.
How high is the UV index in May in Bambous?
In Bambous, Mauritius, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average temperature in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average pressure in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average wind speed in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average wind speed in May: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average humidity in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (73%).

Average rainfall in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average rainfall in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (129mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (12mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average rainfall days in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.2 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average sunshine days in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (11.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.2 days).

Average UV index in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average UV index in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average cloud cover in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May - Bambous, Mauritius
Average visibility in May
Bambous, Mauritius
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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