May weather forecast
Bawbaw, Sierra Leone

The last month of the spring, May, is another hot month in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Shifting into May, Bawbaw records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Bawbaw sustains an average of approximately a warm 26.2°C (79.2°F) during May nights, with little variation from daytime highs.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, in May, it is raining for 19.6 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone, there are 205.9 rainfall days, and 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bawbaw is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of May, in Bawbaw, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:07 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bawbaw, Sierra Leone. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.