May is a hot month with low rainfall, perfect for sunbathing and enjoying beach activities. Swimming, snorkeling, and diving are popular due to the warm waters. Windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts can also take advantage of the good weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.
May is one of the busiest months for beach holidays in Sabah, Borneo. The weather is still sunny and dry, and the beaches at Bohey Dulang Island and Pulau Mabul can get quite crowded. The Labor Day public holiday and the Harvest Festival, celebrated in late May, can also bring more visitors to the area.
The average maximum temperature in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 28° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 24°. The minimum temperature is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Bohey Dulang Island in May are 12.3 and there are 4.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during May making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Bohey Dulang Island in May is typically 13.6 during May. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 28.9° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 10.7cm and on average there are 15.9 rainy days in May making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Bohey Dulang Island in May is 26° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 26° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Bohey Dulang Island in May is typically 95.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 94.8% in the previous month and 95.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Bohey Dulang Island in May is typically 83.8%. The average relative humidity is 82.8% in the previous month and 83.5% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Bohey Dulang Island in May is typically 15kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 15kmh in the previous month and 15kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Bohey Dulang Island in May is typically 6kmh. The average wind speed is 6kmh in the previous month and 6kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Bohey Dulang Island in May is from the North West.
