May weather forecastBelle Terre, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Belle Terre, Mauritius, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

May's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), diverging marginally from April's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Belle Terre maintains a minor drop in temperature during May nights, with averages of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Belle Terre is 76%.

Rainfall

In Belle Terre, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Belle Terre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.3 days and collects up to 645mm (25.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Belle Terre is 6.3h.

UV index

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Belle Terre. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 25.6°C (78.1°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Belle Terre, Mauritius, is 76%.

In Belle Terre, Mauritius, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Belle Terre is 11h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

The average sunshine duration in May in Belle Terre, Mauritius, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Belle Terre, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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 18min

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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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
Belle Terre, 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).