May weather forecast
Nsukka, Nigeria

The last month of the spring, May, is also a hot month in Nsukka, Nigeria, with an average temperature varying between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

As Nsukka welcomes May, the average high-temperature records at a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Nsukka records at a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index in May is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Nsukka, in May, during 24 rainfall days, 122mm (4.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nsukka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.8 days and collects up to 1234mm (48.58") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Nsukka, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Nsukka is 7.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Nsukka, Nigeria. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.