May weather forecast
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Nouvelle Découverte, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), nearly identical to April's 27.1°C (80.8°F). May registers an average low temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nouvelle Découverte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 214.5 days and collects up to 564mm (22.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Nouvelle Découverte, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of May, 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

The average sunshine in May is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
During May, Nouvelle Découverte experiences an average high-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F) and a low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 10min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
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, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:37 +04.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Nouvelle Découverte, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in May in Nouvelle Découverte?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average temperature in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 24.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (27°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.1°C).

Average pressure in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average pressure in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average wind speed in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average wind speed in May: 28.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (33.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (24km/h).

Average humidity in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average humidity in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average rainfall in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average rainfall days in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nouvelle Découverte, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average sunshine days in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (9.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.4 days).

Average UV index in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average UV index in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average cloud cover in May
Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May - Nouvelle Découverte, Mauritius
Average visibility in May
Nouvelle Découverte, 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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