May weather forecastGatumba, Burundi

May

Weather in May

In May, Gatumba experiences a marked contrast to the torrential rains and gloomy skies of April. The reduction in humidity allows residents to enjoy slightly cooler temperatures compared to the previous months. Although rainfall decreases to 114mm (4.49"), May is still not the driest month for Gatumba. The diminished cloud cover leads to increased sunshine, a trend that continues and is a welcome change after the April downpours.

Temperature

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

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Gatumba, during May, the rain falls for 24.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation. In Gatumba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.8 days and collects up to 1091mm (42.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.3h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gatumba. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest time of the year is May, with temperatures averaging a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.4°C (56.1°F).

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

The average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In May, the rain falls for 24.8 days. Throughout May, 114mm (4.49") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of May in Gatumba, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

In Gatumba, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

In Gatumba, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

22.3°C

21.3°C

21.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6km/h

6.2km/h

7.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.8

4.8

14.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February, October and November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average wind speed in May: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average rainfall in May: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average rainfall days in May: 24.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

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: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average sunshine days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Gatumba, Burundi

Average UV index in May: 5

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