Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (78°F). Typically, the humidity level in West Island throughout May hovers around 83%.
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In May, West Island averages 135 mm (5.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 22 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 32 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 7 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 49% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in West Island reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | Extreme | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 10 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||