May weather forecastBình Chánh, Vietnam

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bình Chánh, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27°C (80.6°F) and max 34.4°C (93.9°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a hot 34.4°C (93.9°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Bình Chánh experiences a steady low-temperature of 27°C (80.6°F) throughout May.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Bình Chánh, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

In Bình Chánh, in May, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 96mm (3.78") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.2 rainfall days, and 847mm (33.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bình Chánh, Vietnam, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:12 +07.

Sunshine

In Bình Chánh, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.