May weather forecast
Bagaga, Senegal

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fiery hot month in Bagaga, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°C (99°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Bagaga notes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 37.2°C (99°F) in May, hardly diverging from April. Despite the hot May days, Bagaga's nights see an average temperature plunge to a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Bagaga, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Bagaga, in May, it is raining for 2.9 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Bagaga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.1 days and collects up to 617mm (24.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bagaga is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:27 GMT.

Sunshine

March through May, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Bagaga.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bagaga are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.