May weather forecastBaikoetoe, Suriname

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Baikoetoe, Suriname, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

Baikoetoe, Suriname, notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F) in May, displaying minor variation from April. Baikoetoe's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Baikoetoe is 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Baikoetoe is May, when the rain falls for 29 days and typically aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Baikoetoe, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of May, in Baikoetoe, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Baikoetoe is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Baikoetoe are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.