May weather forecast
Burundi

May signifies the transition period between the long rainy season and the short dry season in Burundi. The month starts with the continuation of the rainy season, with high precipitation levels similar to April, ranging from 170mm (6.69") to 200mm (7.87"). As the month progresses, however, there is a gradual decrease in rainfall, hinting at the upcoming dry season.

Temperatures in May fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F) on average. Similar to the previous months, the central plateau region and other high-altitude areas can experience slightly cooler conditions. In cities like Gitega, the temperature might drop to 17°C (62.6°F) during the first half of the month due to persistent rainfall.

In contrast, the city of Bujumbura, near Lake Tanganyika, continues to enjoy warmer conditions, with temperatures averaging between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). Despite its warmer climate, Bujumbura also witnesses a significant amount of rainfall in May, particularly during the first half of the month.

Compared to April, May sees a decrease in rainfall towards the second half of the month. The weather remains warm, but the level of humidity starts to reduce as the rainfall lessens. The cloud cover also begins to decrease, paving the way for more sunlight.

By the end of May, the shift to the short dry season becomes evident as rainfall levels drop significantly, signaling a period of relatively drier and clearer weather in the months to come.

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• Bujumbura - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Bujumbura, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:58 CAT. With average high and low temperatures of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 13.4°C (56.1°F) respectively, May is Bujumbura's coldest month.
• Bururi - May »
  January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Bururi. In Bururi, in May, during 26 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Makamba - May »
  With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F), May stands out as the coldest month in Makamba. January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Makamba.
• Karuzi - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Karuzi are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Karuzi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 275.9 days and collects up to 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation.
• Muramvya - May »
  January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Muramvya, Burundi. May is the most humid month in Muramvya with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Gitega - May »
  May tends to be the coldest month in Gitega, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F). In Gitega, May is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F).
• Ngozi - May »
  The most humid month in Ngozi is May, with an average relative humidity of 88%. The month with the least sunshine in Ngozi is May, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.
• Muyinga - May »
  In Muyinga in May, during 27.2 rainfall days, 166mm (6.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Muyinga are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Mwaro - May »
  In Mwaro during May, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index in Mwaro are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Bubanza - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bubanza are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the highest UV index in Bubanza are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Ruyigi - May »
  Throughout the year, in Ruyigi there are 271.1 rainfall days, and 1766mm (69.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In Ruyigi, May is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F).
• Kirundo - May »
  The lowest temperatures in Kirundo are recorded in May, with averages reaching a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14.6°C (58.3°F). In Kirundo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 275.9 days and collects up to 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation.