May weather forecastBelle Etoile, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Belle Etoile, Mauritius, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

Belle Etoile, Mauritius, in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), indicating a slight variation from April's 27.5°C (81.5°F). Belle Etoile registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F) throughout May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Belle Etoile, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 480mm (18.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of May in Belle Etoile, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Belle Etoile is 6.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. 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. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Belle Etoile during May is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the low-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Belle Etoile, Mauritius, is 75%.

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 10min.

On the first day of May in Belle Etoile, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

In Belle Etoile, Mauritius, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle Etoile.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Belle Etoile is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (23.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar

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
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average wind speed in May: 19.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (23.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

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
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (97mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Belle Etoile, Mauritius

  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Belle Etoile, 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).