May weather forecast
Gohagoda, Sri Lanka

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Gohagoda, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.1°C (86.2°F) and min 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), subtly different from April's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Gohagoda's temperature drops to an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) during the nights of May.

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gohagoda, in May, it is raining for 28.6 days, with typically 163mm (6.42") of accumulated precipitation. In Gohagoda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:20 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gohagoda are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.