Goodlands weather in May
In May, Goodlands sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 42 mm of rain across 9.9 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of May to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Goodlands's 3rd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Goodlands's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
- 9.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:34 AM – 5:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 24 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.2
- out of 10
Goodlands is human settlement in Mauritius.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical May day in Goodlands reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 1°C cooler than April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 24 |
| 2 | 26 | 24 |
| 3 | 26 | 24 |
| 4 | 26 | 24 |
| 5 | 26 | 24 |
| 6 | 26 | 24 |
| 7 | 26 | 24 |
| 8 | 26 | 24 |
| 9 | 26 | 24 |
| 10 | 26 | 24 |
| 11 | 25 | 24 |
| 12 | 25 | 24 |
| 13 | 25 | 23 |
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| 17 | 25 | 23 |
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| 21 | 25 | 23 |
| 22 | 25 | 23 |
| 23 | 25 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 23 |
| 25 | 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 25 | 23 |
| 27 | 25 | 23 |
| 28 | 25 | 23 |
| 29 | 25 | 23 |
| 30 | 25 | 23 |
| 31 | 25 | 23 |
Goodlands weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27° / 25° | 147 | 17.4 | 13.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 139 | 17.8 | 12.7 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 27° / 25° | 122 | 16.6 | 12.1 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 27° / 25° | 64 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 6.2 |
| May | 25° / 23° | 42 | 9.9 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
| Jun | 24° / 22° | 21 | 6.5 | 10.8 | 7.9 |
| Jul | 23° / 21° | 20 | 6.9 | 10.9 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 23° / 21° | 23 | 5.9 | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| Sep | 23° / 21° | 18 | 4.8 | 11.9 | 8.0 |
| Oct | 24° / 22° | 15 | 4.2 | 12.5 | 8.3 |
| Nov | 25° / 23° | 24 | 5.1 | 12.9 | 7.9 |
| Dec | 27° / 25° | 57 | 11.1 | 13.2 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 60% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 79 | 21 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 79 | 21 |
| 8 | 79 | 21 |
| 9 | 80 | 20 |
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| 15 | 81 | 19 |
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| 17 | 82 | 18 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 82 | 18 |
| 21 | 82 | 18 |
| 22 | 83 | 17 |
| 23 | 83 | 17 |
| 24 | 83 | 17 |
| 25 | 84 | 16 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 84 | 16 |
| 28 | 84 | 16 |
| 29 | 84 | 16 |
| 30 | 85 | 15 |
| 31 | 85 | 15 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Goodlands gets around 42 mm of rain over 9.9 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 38 |
| 3 | 37 |
| 4 | 37 |
| 5 | 36 |
| 6 | 36 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 34 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 34 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 33 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 31 |
| 19 | 30 |
| 20 | 30 |
| 21 | 30 |
| 22 | 29 |
| 23 | 29 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 28 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 26 |
| 31 | 25 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 80% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Muggy (%) | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 60 |
| Oppressive (%) | 54 | 51 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 54 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 41 | 51 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 43 | 49 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | 44 | 47 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 45 | 44 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 10 | 47 | 41 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 49 | 39 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 36 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 13 | 52 | 33 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 54 | 30 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 15 | 55 | 28 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 17 | 56 | 25 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 18 | 58 | 23 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 19 | 60 | 20 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 20 | 61 | 18 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 21 | 62 | 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 21 | 63 | 15 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 22 | 64 | 13 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 22 | 65 | 12 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 23 | 65 | 11 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 23 | 66 | 10 | 0 |
| 22 | 2 | 24 | 65 | 9 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 24 | 66 | 8 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 24 | 66 | 8 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 25 | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| 26 | 3 | 25 | 65 | 7 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 26 | 64 | 7 | 0 |
| 28 | 4 | 27 | 62 | 7 | 0 |
| 29 | 4 | 27 | 62 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 | 5 | 28 | 61 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 | 5 | 29 | 60 | 6 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 24 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 23 km/h on the calmest days to 25 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
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| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
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| 1 | 23 | breezy |
| 2 | 23 | breezy |
| 3 | 23 | breezy |
| 4 | 23 | breezy |
| 5 | 23 | breezy |
| 6 | 23 | breezy |
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| 28 | 24 | breezy |
| 29 | 24 | breezy |
| 30 | 25 | breezy |
| 31 | 25 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of May to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:40 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 5:33 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:28 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:29 | 5:44 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:44 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:29 | 5:43 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:43 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:42 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:30 | 5:41 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:40 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:40 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:39 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:32 | 5:39 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:33 | 5:38 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:33 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:34 | 5:38 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:34 | 5:37 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:37 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:36 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:36 |
| 20 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:36 |
| 21 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:36 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:35 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:35 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:35 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:34 |
| 26 | 10.9 | 6:38 | 5:34 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:39 | 5:34 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 6:39 | 5:34 |
| 29 | 10.9 | 6:39 | 5:34 |
| 30 | 10.9 | 6:40 | 5:34 |
| 31 | 10.9 | 6:40 | 5:33 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 4.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.85 kWh/m² to a high of 7.13 kWh/m² in December across the year — May's 4.31 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Goodlands
None of Goodlands's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Goodlands sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Goodlands's rainy season runs January–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Goodlands?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Goodlands for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Goodlands in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Goodlands sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 23°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and a windbreaker. About 10 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Goodlands in May
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in February at about 28°C and coldest in August near 24°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 24 | Warm |
| Aug | 24 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 24 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 24 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Goodlands in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Goodlands peaks around January 17 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 7 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Where is Goodlands?
Goodlands sits at 20.0°S, 57.7°E, 45 m above sea level, in Mauritius. The nearest listed city is Lallmatie, 8.0 km away.
Topography around Goodlands
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Goodlands.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Goodlands has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m around an average of 37 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 480 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 786 m.
The land around Goodlands is covered by trees (46%), cropland (23%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, water (55%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and water (84%) within 80 km.
Mauritius travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $12,991
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 2.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 12.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Goodlands (-20.0384°, 57.6506°, elevation 45 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).