May weather forecastFond du Sac, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

May in Fond du Sac brings the first hints of the mild winter season, with the maximum temperature decreasing notably to 25.8°C (78.4°F). This month is associated with a noticeable drop in temperature compared to the preceding month. Relative humidity continues to remain steady, ensuring a fresh feel to the mildly cooler days. The nature trails become even more enchanting this month. As the weather transitions from warm to mildly cool, it sets a stage for the month of June with further drops in temperature.

Temperature

The onset of May manifests an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In Fond du Sac, the nocturnal temperatures throughout May show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a still moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated. In Fond du Sac, Mauritius, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 480mm (18.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Fond du Sac, Mauritius, is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of May in Fond du Sac, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Fond du Sac, Mauritius, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Fond du Sac is 75%.

In May, in Fond du Sac, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Fond du Sac is 11h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Fond du Sac, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Fond du Sac is 6.6h.

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Fond du Sac, Mauritius.

In Fond du Sac, Mauritius, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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
Fond du Sac, 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).