May weather forecast
Maitama, Nigeria

May, the last month of the spring in Maitama, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in April - a tropical 34.2°C (93.6°F). The average low-temperature, in May, is 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Additional factors like differences in body mass, height, and shape, pregnancy, clothing, and activity influence one's weather impression. 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.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Maitama is 68%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout May, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maitama, there are 167.7 rainfall days, and 874mm (34.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Maitama is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of May, in Maitama, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:46 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Maitama is 9.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Maitama is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.