May weather forecast
Leicester, Sierra Leone

May, the last month of the spring in Leicester, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.7°C (87.3°F) and min 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Temperature

Leicester commences May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. May nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Leicester, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.6 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Leicester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1507mm (59.33") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Leicester is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Leicester, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.