May weather forecastKigamba, Burundi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Kigamba, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 14.6°C (58.3°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The coldest temperatures occur during May, when averages reach a peak of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 85%.

Rainfall

In Kigamba, during May, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 166mm (6.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 275.9 rainfall days, and 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:54 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kigamba. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Aug 7, 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 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

In Kigamba, 22.8°C (73°F) is the average high-temperature and 14.6°C (58.3°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In May, the average relative humidity in Kigamba is 85%.

In Kigamba, during May, the rain falls for 27.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 166mm (6.54") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, in Kigamba, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:54 CAT.

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.

In Kigamba, Burundi, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health 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

23.1°C

22.8°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.7km/h

8.3km/h

9.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.3

2.3

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (17.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (14.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average pressure in May: 1015mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average humidity in May: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average rainfall in May: 166mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (248mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average rainfall days in May: 27.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kigamba, 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: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average sunshine days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Kigamba, Burundi

Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kigamba, 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 20).

Average visibility in May
Kigamba, 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, November and December (8km).