May weather forecast
Petite Riviere, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Petite Riviere, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

During May, Petite Riviere observes a subtle ascent to a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F) from April's 27.5°C (81.5°F) in the average high-temperature. In Petite Riviere, May nights experience a modest descent in temperature from daily peaks, cooling down to an average of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Petite Riviere, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Petite Riviere, 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 Petite Riviere is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.6h.

UV index

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Petite Riviere in May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Petite Riviere, is 25.8°C (78.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in April is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Petite Riviere?
The average relative humidity in May in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, is 75%.
How many days does it rain in May in Petite Riviere?
In Petite Riviere, Mauritius, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Petite Riviere have in May?
In Petite Riviere, the average day length in May is 11h and 10min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Petite Riviere?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:37 +04.
How many hours of sunshine does Petite Riviere have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Petite Riviere?
May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Petite Riviere.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Petite Riviere?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Petite Riviere, Mauritius, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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 4min

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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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
Petite Riviere, 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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