May weather forecast
Makeni, Sierra Leone

May experiences a drastic shift in weather dynamics as Makeni welcomes a relatively heavier downpour with a significant 112mm (4.41") of rain. Simultaneously, a decline in the maximum temperature is noticable, an indication of the city transitioning further deeper into the rainy season. The sky becomes largely clouded, reducing the duration of sunshine. Although visibility decreases, the city's charm remains unhampered, adding a mystical ambiance during May.

Temperature

May's onset in Makeni introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a fiery hot 37.5°C (99.5°F) in April to a hot 34.3°C (93.7°F). During May, Makeni records an average temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) at night.

Heat index

May's heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Stay wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Heatstroke can ensue from extended effort.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Makeni is 79%.

Rainfall

In Makeni, during May, the rain falls for 24.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. In Makeni, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.1 days and collects up to 1418mm (55.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:04 GMT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Makeni is 7.5h.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.