May weather forecast
Sittwe, Myanmar

May marks a significant shift in Sittwe weather towards the stereotypical wet season. Contrasted with the rather dry month that precedes it, May experiences tropical monsoon rains. With puddles aplenty, the city is transformed into a lush, green region as rain showers become more frequent. Despite the recurrent rainfall, sea temperatures resonate at a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F). However, downpours culminate in a whopping 268mm (10.55"), a sharp rise from April's 44mm (1.73").

Temperature

Sittwe signifies an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.5°C (88.7°F) in May, closely mirroring the 34.1°C (93.4°F) of April. Nighttime temperatures in May average to a moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Rainfall

In May, in Sittwe, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout May, 268mm (10.55") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sittwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121 days and collects up to 4555mm (179.33") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 29.7°C (85.5°F).
Note: Swimming, diving, and other water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are highly enjoyable and provide prolonged comfort without unease.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:54 +0630.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 12 in May interprets into the following advice:
Employ every crucial safety step. Those with fair skin could experience burns in a matter of minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Even on overcast days, a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of no less than 30 should be generously applied and reapplied, particularly after swimming or outdoor activities. Take caution! The UV rays from the Sun gain strength from sand and water reflections.