May weather forecast
Borokpindo, Togo

The last month of the spring, May, is another very hot month in Borokpindo, Togo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.2°C (77.4°F) and 36.2°C (97.2°F).

Temperature

As Borokpindo, Togo, welcomes May, the average high-temperature records at a still sweltering 36.2°C (97.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. May in Borokpindo witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a warm 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Borokpindo is 58%.

Rainfall

In Borokpindo, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 67mm (2.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Borokpindo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Borokpindo, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In Borokpindo, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.