May weather forecastIgikiro, Kenya

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

The shift into May uncovers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), subtly different from the previous month. Nighttime temperatures in Igikiro hover around an average low of 14.1°C (57.4°F) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Igikiro, Kenya, are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

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

The high-temperature in Igikiro during May is 23.8°C (74.8°F) and the low-temperature is 14.1°C (57.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 84%, May is the most humid month in Igikiro, Kenya.

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

In May, in Igikiro, Kenya, the rain falls for 25.3 days. Throughout May, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Igikiro is 12h and 5min.

On the first day of May in Igikiro, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

With an average of 8.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year in Igikiro.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to 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

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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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
Igikiro, 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).