May weather forecastBusia, Kenya
May
Weather in May
Entering May, the residents of Busia anticipate more rain showers but with reduced intensity from the previous month. The weather leans towards cooler conditions with temperatures dropping further from April. On the brighter side, Busia maintains a good sunlight duration despite the rainfall, encouraging outdoor activities. May, thus, continues April's legacy, a blend of rain and shine. It’s during this month that Busia experiences its atmospheric pressure peak at around 1013.4mb.Temperature
May in Busia is marked by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), almost identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) is common in Busia during the nights of May.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 85%, May is the most humid month in Busia.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Busia. Rain falls for 30.6 days and accumulates 257mm (10.12") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Busia, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 8min.On the first day of May in Busia, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.
Sunshine
May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.5h of sunshine.UV index
April through August and October, 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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average high temperature in May: 25.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 15.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average pressure in May: 1013.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average wind speed in May: 5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).
Average rainfall in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average rainfall in May: 257mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in May: 30.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Busia, Kenya
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and June (8km).
