May weather forecast
Babonneau, Saint Lucia

May

Weather in May

May brings a noticeable change, marking the beginning of the wet season in Babonneau. A major increase occurs in the rainfall reaching 36mm (1.42"), marking a significant shift from the previous month. Babonneau greets the new season with higher relative humidity and ample daylight hours. The possibility of sudden showers makes it an exciting time to experience the weather diversity of the city.

Temperature

Babonneau's May average high-temperature settles at a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Babonneau maintains an average of approximately a still warm 26.5°C (79.7°F) during May nights, with only a minimal decrease from the daytime temperature.

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

May through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Babonneau, in May, during 22.9 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 255.2 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:28 AST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Babonneau, is 28.8°C (83.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26.5°C (79.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the most humid month?
May through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Babonneau, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout May, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Babonneau?
The average day length in May in Babonneau is 12h and 47min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:28 AST.
How many hours of sunshine does Babonneau have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Babonneau is 9.5h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average high temperature in May: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 26.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (25°C).

Average pressure in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average wind speed in May: 22.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (24.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (16.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August and November (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and September (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average daylight in May: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (7.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Babonneau, Saint Lucia
  • 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).

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