May weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

May

Weather in May

May announces the onset of summer in Herat Afghanistan, boasting even higher temperatures than the preceding months. Weather patterns feature moments of heat during the day while quickly cooling off in the evenings. For instance, on hotter days, temperatures peak at 82.6°F, while on cooler nights, it drops to around 62.2°F. Rainfall practically disappears, only about 0.2" is expected, indicating the start of the dry summer months. This dry condition, coupled with longer sunshine durations, makes May a sun-seeker's paradise.

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's pleasant 71.4°F to a moderately hot 82.6°F. Throughout May, Herat anticipates an average low-temperature of 62.2°F.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 28%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 3.5 rainfall days, in May, Herat aggregates 0.2" of precipitation. In Herat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 5.67" of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Herat, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:27 +0430.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 12.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Herat, Afghanistan, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May leads to these instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 82.6°F and 62.2°F respectively.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Herat, the average relative humidity in May is 28%.
What is the last month it rains?
May is the last month it rains. During 3.5 rainfall days, in May, Herat aggregates 0.2" of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
April through October are months without snowfall.
How many hours of daylight does Herat have in May?
In May, the average day length is 13h and 58min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:27 +0430.
How many hours of sunshine does Herat have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Herat is 12.1h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average temperature in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in May: 82.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average pressure in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (29.67"Hg).

Average wind speed in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average wind speed in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average humidity in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in May: 28%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0").

Average rainfall days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average rainfall days in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average snowfall days in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average sunshine days in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (18.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average UV index in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average cloud cover in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May - Herat, Afghanistan
Average visibility in May
Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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