May weather forecastSainte-Croix, Mauritius
May
Weather in May
With less rainfall and slightly cooler temperatures, May begins a transition from summer to winter in Sainte-Croix. Temperatures, while still quite warm peaking at 25.8°C (78.4°F), are a noticeable departure from earlier in the year. The number of daylight hours continues to decline, accompanied by a slight dip in relative humidity. It's an excellent time for residents and tourists to enjoy outdoor activities without the excessive tropical heat.Temperature
The advent of May in Sainte-Croix reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. During the month of May, Sainte-Croix's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F).Humidity
In Sainte-Croix, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Sainte-Croix, during May, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Sainte-Croix, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 480mm (18.9") of precipitation.Daylight
In Sainte-Croix, the average length of the day in May 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, in Sainte-Croix, Mauritius, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:37 +04.
Sunshine
In Sainte-Croix, Mauritius, 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 in Sainte-Croix. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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
Sainte-Croix, 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).
