May weather forecast
Petit 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Petit Bel Air in May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Petit Bel Air, is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Petit Bel Air?
The average relative humidity in May in Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, is 76%.
How many days does it rain in May in Petit Bel Air?
In Petit Bel Air, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Petit Bel Air?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 9min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Petit Bel Air?
On the first day of May in Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, 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.
How many hours of sunshine does Petit Bel Air have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, is 6.4h.
When is the lowest UV index in Petit Bel Air?
The months with the lowest UV index in Petit Bel Air are May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Petit Bel Air?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Petit Bel Air, Mauritius, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Petit Bel Air, Mauritius
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
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
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
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
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
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 /
Average sunshine in May
Petit Bel Air, 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 2min

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
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
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
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
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).

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