May weather forecastButa, Burundi

May

Weather in May

The month of May in Buta, Burundi sees a radical shift in the weather dynamics. Rainfall drops to a mere 105mm (4.13"), providing a much-needed relief from the wet conditions of the previous months. The shift is a harbinger of the drier months to come; therefore, outdoor activities can be planned with minimal worry about rain interruptions. Despite the significant decrease in rainfall, the month's temperatures and cloudy conditions remain relatively unchanged. The transition into June will maintain similar weather patterns.

Temperature

May, with its high-temperature average of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low-temperature average of 13.4°C (56.1°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In Buta, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

Rainfall

In Buta, during May, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 271.1 rainfall days, and 1766mm (69.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buta, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:56 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period is May, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F).

An average high-temperature, in May, in Buta, is 21.3°C (70.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).

In Buta, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.

In Buta, Burundi, in May, during 26 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 56min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:56 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Buta, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.4°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13°C).

Average pressure in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February, October and November (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average rainfall in May: 105mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (261mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average rainfall days in May: 26 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average sunshine days in May: 2.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Buta, Burundi

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April, May and December (8km).