May weather forecast
Itsikoudi, Comoros

Consecutive months of decreasing temperatures and declining rainfall culminate in May, embracing the driest conditions of the year. A subtle tilt from hot temperatures is observed with the mercury barometer recording from 26.3°C (79.3°F) to 27.5°C (81.5°F). The drop is reflected in lesser rainfall days, making this month drier than its predecessor months. The early onset of clear skies during daylight hours provides for good visibility. May in Itsikoudi, with its mild climate and low precipitation levels, is the ideal month for leisure activities favoring daylight hours.

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. Itsikoudi records a mild decrease in temperature during the nights of May, averaging a still moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

May's average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 30°C (86°F). Continuous activity in exposure could lead to a feeling of fatigue and heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.

Humidity

In Itsikoudi, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Itsikoudi, Comoros, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Itsikoudi, there are 190.9 rainfall days, and 867mm (34.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Itsikoudi, Comoros, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:48 EAT.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Itsikoudi.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.