May weather forecast
Maho, Sri Lanka

The last month of the spring, May, is another tropical month in Maho, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Temperature

Maho's entry into May measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Maho's nighttime temperature in May experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 27.4°C (81.3°F).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Maho is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout May, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maho, there are 221.7 rainfall days, and 1071mm (42.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Maho, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:23 +0530.

Sunshine

In Maho, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Maho are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.