Mauritius Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Mauritius experiences warm and sunny weather, making it an ideal destination for beach lovers. The average temperature is 24°C (75.2°F), with highs reaching 28°C (82.4°F) and lows dropping to around 20.3°C (68.5°F). The average feels-like temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F), providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. May is part of the transition period between summer and winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and Mauritius benefits from the stable weather patterns associated with this time of year. The average humidity is 84.2%, which is relatively high but not oppressive. There is an average precipitation of 9.75mm, with a high chance of rain at 74.2%, although rainfall is usually brief and sporadic. The island enjoys a moderate breeze, with an average wind speed of 19.8 km/h (12.3 mph). Travelers visiting Mauritius in May can expect 10.6% cloud cover on average, providing plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun. The island typically has good visibility, with an average of 16.3 kilometers (10.1 miles). The UV index is high at 7.4, so it is important to take precautions to protect your skin. There is a low severe weather risk of 9.8 out of 100. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and there are usually around 28 rainy days throughout the month.
What is the temperature in Mauritius in May?
Average air temperature in Mauritius is 24°C (75.2°F) in May. The outside temperature in Mauritius feels like 24.4°C (75.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28°C (82.4°F) and feels like 30.3°C (86.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 20.3°C (68.5°F) which feels like 20.3°C (68.5°F).
How hot is Mauritius in May?
The hot temperature in May in Mauritius rises to 31.1°C (88°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 84.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 33.8 °C (92.8°F). The average maximum temp in Mauritius is 28°C (92.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Mauritius in May?
The coldest temp in Mauritius in May drops to 18.5°C (65.3°F) during the cold nights. With 19.8km/h (12.3mph) winds and 84.2% humidity it feels like 18.5°C (65.3°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Mauritius in May?
Yes, it rains for 28 days in Mauritius in May averaging 9.75 mm of precipitation. Mauritius has a 74.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Mauritius throughout May?
Mauritius has 9.75 mm (0.38 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 28 days out of the entire month.
Is Mauritius windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Mauritius during May is 19.8km/h (12.3mph) and average windgust is 33.3km/h (20.7mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 33.5km/h (20.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Mauritius in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Mauritius.
What are the humidity levels in Mauritius in May?
The average humidity levels in Mauritius in May are 84.2%. Daily humidity levels in Mauritius range from 72.8% to 91.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Mauritius in May?
Mauritius has 11 hours 09 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Mauritius in May is at 6:31:42 and the sunset is at 17:41:33.
What is the cloud coverage in Mauritius in May?
Clouds cover 56.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Mauritius. The cloud coverage ranges from 22.5% to 97.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Mauritius?
The average UV index in Mauritius is 7.4 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Mauritius in May?
The average solar radiation is 181.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Mauritius during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 23.8 W/m2 to 223.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Mauritius?
The average solar energy during May in Mauritius is 15.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2 MJ/m2, to 19.4 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Mauritius in May?
Yes, there is a 9.8% risk for severe weather in Mauritius in May.
What is the air pressure in Mauritius in May?
On average the air pressure in Mauritius in May is 1017.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1012 mb to 1020.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Mauritius in May?
The average daylight visibility in Mauritius in May is 16.3 km (10.1 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 7.1 km (4.4 miles) to 21.7 km (13.5 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Mauritius in May?
The average dew point in Mauritius during May is 21.1°C (69.9°F).
Where is the data for Mauritius climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Mauritius in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM INTERNATIONAL, MP
- VACOAS MAURITIUS, MP
- DW8824 Petit Raffray MU