May weather forecastCarabane, Senegal

May

Weather in May

May signifies a drastic shift in weather patterns as Carabane transitions from the dry season to the rainy season. With the drop in UV index and daylight hours, the city brims with anticipation for the arrival of the monsoon. Temperatures and humidity show a slight uptick, preparing the environment for rainfall. The escalating cloud cover exemplifies these incoming changes. May registers an impressive 7mm (0.28") rainfall, confirming the start of the monsoon season.

Temperature

Carabane's May weather reaches an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low of 23.8°C (74.8°F), making it the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). A sense of exhaustion might occur with extended exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

In Carabane, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Carabane, in May, during 3.4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Carabane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.1 days and collects up to 600mm (23.62") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Carabane is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Carabane are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May, recording an average high temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F), is Carabane's coldest month.

The average high-temperature, in May, in Carabane, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

In Carabane, in May, during 3.4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 43min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:29 GMT.

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

In May, the average sunshine duration in Carabane is 9.9h.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

28.6°C

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29°C

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Average wind speed

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

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27.8

26.4

20.7

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23%

Average visibility

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Average temperature in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average high temperature in May: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 23.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (22.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average pressure in May: 1011.4mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average wind speed in May: 17.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (238mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average rainfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average daylight in May: 12h and 42min

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 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average sunshine days in May: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Carabane, Senegal

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).