May weather forecast
Rivière Cocos, Mauritius

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

Stepping into May, Rivière Cocos records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), almost consistent with April. During the nights of May, the average low-temperature holds at a still moderately hot 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Humidity

In Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rivière Cocos, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rivière Cocos, there are 214.5 rainfall days, and 564mm (22.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 11min.
On the first day of May in Rivière Cocos, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:14 +04.

Sunshine

In Rivière Cocos, the average sunshine in May is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rivière Cocos are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Rivière Cocos?
During May, Rivière Cocos 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. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Rivière Cocos?
The average relative humidity in May in Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, is 76%.
How much does it rain in Rivière Cocos in May?
In Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Rivière Cocos have in May?
The average day length in May in Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, is 11h and 11min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rivière Cocos?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:14 +04.
How long on average sun shines in May in Rivière Cocos?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Rivière Cocos is 6.2h.
When is the lowest UV index in Rivière Cocos?
May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May in Rivière Cocos?
In Rivière Cocos, Mauritius, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average temperature in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average pressure in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average wind speed in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average humidity in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average rainfall in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average rainfall days in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rivière Cocos, 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: 11h and 0min).

  • 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average sunshine days in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average UV index in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average cloud cover in May
Rivière Cocos, 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 - Rivière Cocos, Mauritius
Average visibility in May
Rivière Cocos, 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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