May weather forecastPamplemousses, Mauritius
May
Weather in May
As Mauritius enters the winter season, May in Pamplemousses witnesses a substantial drop in temperatures, with highs around 25.8°C (78.4°F). The metrological records have lower rainfall, further enhancing the dry spell that started in April. Despite shorter daylight hours, Pamplemousses maintains a considerable amount of sunshine per day, creating a balanced equation of light and warmth. The wind becomes slightly less brisk compared to April, clocking in at 19.7km/h (12.2mph) on average. Meanwhile, pressure levels rise to their highest in the year at 1017.2mb.Temperature
The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), closely mirroring the 27.5°C (81.5°F) of April. Pamplemousses's nocturnal average in May closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Pamplemousses, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Pamplemousses, 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 Pamplemousses 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
In May, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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
Pamplemousses, 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).
