May weather forecast
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

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Weather in May

May sees a significant decrease in maximum temperature to 22.8°C (73°F), making it noticeably cooler than preceding months. There is also a plunge in rainfall to 71mm (2.8"), meaning it is one of the driest months of the year. May is a month of longer nights and shorter days due to the waning daylight hours. The reduced cloudiness promises clear skies, and the relatively lower humidity levels result in more comfortable weather conditions. Although wind speeds slightly decrease compared to April, they remain brisk and refreshing.

Temperature

La Plaine-des-Palmistes's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F), subtly shifts from April's 24.6°C (76.3°F). In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, nights during May observe an average temperature decrease to 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion, in May, during 23.1 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 280.3 days and collects up to 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:43 +04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.5h.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, La Plaine-des-Palmistes experiences an average high-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 23.1 days. Throughout May, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 11h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:43 +04.

How many hours of sunshine does La Plaine-des-Palmistes have in May?

In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.5h.

When is the highest UV index?

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

In La Plaine-des-Palmistes, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average temperature in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (18.2°C).

Average pressure in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average pressure in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average wind speed in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average wind speed in May: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average humidity in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).

Average rainfall in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average rainfall in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (199mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average rainfall days in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (18.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average sunshine days in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average sunshine days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (5.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.3 days).

Average UV index in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average UV index in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average cloud cover in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

Average visibility in May - La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

La Plaine-des-Palmistes, Reunion

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