May weather forecastChoungui, Mayotte

Weather in May

May brings further relief from the heat, with the maximum temperature decreasing to 28.3°C (82.9°F). May continues to show a diminishing trend in humidity, marking its progression towards lower values as compared to the early months of the year. A slight increase in wind speed is observed, instilling an invigorating freshness in the air. As the dry season progresses, visitors could benefit from blooming floral diversity under the fair share of sunshine that May offers, creating opportunities for pleasant outdoor activities in Choungui.

Temperature

Choungui greets May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Choungui reaches an average low of 27.1°C (80.8°F) during the May nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a hot 32°C (89.6°F). If one continues to be active during enduring exposure, it could result in fatigue and heat cramps.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Choungui is 72%.

Rainfall

In Choungui, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Choungui, there are 182.4 rainfall days, and 862mm (33.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Choungui is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of May, in Choungui, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:39 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Choungui is 7.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Choungui, Mayotte. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.