May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in
Bhavnagar, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°C (78.6°F) and max 39.4°C (102.9°F).
The perfect water temperature of 29.1°C (84.4°F) with 4mm (0.16") of accumulated rainfall and only 1 rainfall days, makes May a great period for swimming and other water activities.
Temperature
May is Bhavnagar's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 39.4°C (102.9°F) and lows of 25.9°C (78.6°F).
Heat index
May's average heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 55°C (131°F).
Warning: These weather conditions are held as severely perilous, with imminent heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Bhavnagar is 53%.
Rainfall
In Bhavnagar, in May, during 1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bhavnagar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 31 days and collects up to 593mm (23.35") of precipitation.
Sea temperature
In Bhavnagar,
India, the average seawater temperature in May is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
Note: Water activities in surface temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are seen as exceptional and extremely agreeable for lengthened time spans.
Daylight
In Bhavnagar, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:20 pm IST.