May weather forecast
Yangon, Myanmar

May, the last month of the spring in Yangon, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and an average low of 25°C (77°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature slightly decreases from a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F) in April to a tropical 33.4°C (92.1°F). In Yangon, the average low-temperature is 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature', or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is subjective, depending on the activity and individual's heat perception influenced by various reasons (differences in body mass, height, and shape, wind, pregnancy). Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Yangon, Myanmar, is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, in Yangon, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 303mm (11.93") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.3 rainfall days, and 2681mm (105.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yangon, Myanmar, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Yangon, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:34 +0630.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

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 extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in May transform into the following instructions:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.