May weather forecast
Kafue, Zambia

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Weather in May

Kafue welcomes a cooler May, with a noticeable shift to much colder nights. The weather continues to stay dry, resulting in more regular and clear skies as compared to the previous months. The clear skies often lead to chilly mornings, following the cold nights. The quantitative drop in rain witnessed in May, is quite spectacular, pegging at a mere 1mm (0.04"). The reduced humidity and cooler days introduce a refreshing change, making May a pleasant month in Kafue.

Temperature

May commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), showing little deviation from April's 26.2°C (79.2°F). In May, the temperature sees a substantial plunge from daytime highs to a low average of 13.4°C (56.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Kafue is 63%.

Rainfall

In Kafue, in May, during 1.9 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kafue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.5 days and collects up to 718mm (28.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kafue is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Kafue, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kafue is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kafue, Zambia, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kafue in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Kafue, is 25.5°C (77.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Kafue?

The average relative humidity in May in Kafue is 63%.

How much does it rain in Kafue in May?

In Kafue, Zambia, in May, during 1.9 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Kafue?

The average day length in May is 11h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kafue?

On the first day of May in Kafue, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kafue have in May?

In Kafue, Zambia, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Kafue?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kafue.

How high is the UV index in May in Kafue?

In Kafue, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average temperature in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

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Average pressure in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average pressure in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average wind speed in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average humidity in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average rainfall in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (202mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average UV index in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average cloud cover in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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Average visibility in May
Kafue, Zambia

Average visibility in May - Kafue, Zambia
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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