May weather forecast
Ségou, Togo

May, the last month of the spring in Ségou, is also a fiery hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.6°C (101.5°F) and an average low of 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a sweltering 38.6°C (101.5°F), hardly diverging from April's 41.2°C (106.2°F). Ségou experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) in the month of May.

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Ségou, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Ségou, during May, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108.1 rainfall days, and 451mm (17.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Ségou, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ségou, Togo, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

February through May and November, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Ensure you're always protected. Unprotected skin can get damaged in moments. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.