May weather forecastKouaoua, New Caledonia
May
Weather in May
May brings with it a cooler breeze in Kouaoua, as temperatures continue their downward slump started in April. The decreased rainfall of 52mm (2.05") signals the onset of the dry season, which lasts until September. As the city bids farewell to long daylight hours seen in previous months, denizens adapt to shorter, crisp days. Despite the shrinking sunlight hours, the UV index remains stable at 6. The wind begins to tighten its grip, but not enough to cause a ripple, let alone a storm.Temperature
As Kouaoua welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 24°C (75.2°F), showing little deviation from April's 25.8°C (78.4°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) is maintained during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Kouaoua, in May, during 14.5 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.3 rainfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Kouaoua, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:22 +11.
Sunshine
In Kouaoua, the average sunshine in May is 6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average high temperature in May: 24°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (21.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average pressure in May: 1015mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1008mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average wind speed in May: 14.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March, April and November (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average rainfall in May: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (132mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (21mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (8.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are April, July and August (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (3.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Kouaoua, New Caledonia
- 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).
