May weather forecastGitwe, Kenya

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Gitwe, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 14.1°C (57.4°F) and max 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Gitwe records an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), almost identical to April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). An average nighttime temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F) is recorded in Gitwe during May.

Humidity

The most humid month in Gitwe is May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In Gitwe, during May, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation. In Gitwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.5 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gitwe. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Gitwe experiences an average high-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) and a low-temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

The most humid month in Gitwe is May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

In Gitwe, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Gitwe, Kenya, during May, the rain falls for 25.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 12h and 5min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, in Gitwe, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

The month with the least sunshine in Gitwe, Kenya, is May, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gitwe is 8.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gitwe, Kenya, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.3°C

23.8°C

23.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.4km/h

6.7km/h

6.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

4.6

5.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average high temperature in May: 23.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average rainfall in May: 99mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average rainfall days in May: 25.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average daylight in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average sunshine days in May: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Gitwe, Kenya

Average UV index in May: 5

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