May weather forecast
Woodlands New Town, Singapore

The weather in May infers an additional spike in average temperature in Woodlands New Town. As May progresses, mildly gusty winds provide some relief from the heat. A continuous fall in pressure keeps the city's weather reasonably predictable over time. While cloud cover mildly interprets the increasing temperature, rainfall curtails the heat's effect to some extent. Measurements indicate the maximum temperature to rise further, reaching the yearly high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

In Woodlands New Town, Singapore, the warmest period comes during May and October, when the average high-temperature touches 32°C (89.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a blistering 43°C (109.4°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. 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 Woodlands New Town is 77%.

Rainfall

In Woodlands New Town, in May, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Woodlands New Town, during the entire year, the rain falls for 231.9 days and collects up to 576mm (22.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Woodlands New Town, Singapore, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 19:08 +08.

Sunshine

In Woodlands New Town, Singapore, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Woodlands New Town, Singapore, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.