May weather forecastPetit Bel Air, Mauritius
May
Weather in May
The trend of decreasing temperatures continues as temperatures fall to an average high of 25.8°C (78.4°F). Compared to the previous month, the days are shorter, albeit by a slight margin. With the arrival of May, the weather experiences a significant drop in rain volume, descending to barely 28mm (1.1") and rainfall days segueing towards a dry pattern on most days. As sunshine plays hide and seek and the speed of wind catches pace, the overall weather veers towards the dry and breezy. The anticipation of the dry, slightly windy conditions add a fresh layer of subtlety to Petit Bel Air's tropical demeanor.Temperature
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F), subtly divergent from April's 27.1°C (80.8°F). In Petit Bel Air, the nighttime temperature in May descends gently to an average of 23.8°C (74.8°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Petit Bel Air is 76%.Rainfall
In Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.8 rainfall days, and 550mm (21.65") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Petit Bel Air is 11h and 9min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:36 +04.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 6.4h.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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (22.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 23.8°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
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average wind speed in May: 20.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (24.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average rainfall in May: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Petit Bel Air, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4 days).
Average UV index in May
Petit Bel Air, 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
Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Petit Bel Air, 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).
