Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Rikitea, French Polynesia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (76°F). Highs can soar to 26°C (79°F), while lows may dip to 22°C (71°F). Typically, the humidity level in Rikitea throughout May hovers around 79%.
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In May, Rikitea averages 120 mm (4.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 58 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 21 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 34% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Rikitea reaches a maximum of 8, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 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 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | VeryHigh | High | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 15 min | 25 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||