May weather forecastAmbositra, Madagascar
May
Weather in May
The arid stretch solidifies itself in May, with a significant drop in rainfall is observed. Ambositra experiences relatively colder conditions in May as the temperatures fall by around 2°C (35.6°F) from the April average, the chilliest start to a month for the remainder of the year. Daylight hours continue to curtail, though the difference is negligibly small when contrasted with the surrounding months. Despite the dip in temperatures, clear skies and longer hours of sunshine provide a pleasant escape from the chilly conditions. At 10.9 hours, May records the shortest day length for the year.Temperature
With the start of May, Ambositra measures an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F), not significantly differing from April's 20.3°C (68.5°F). Ambositra observes an average nighttime temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) during May.Humidity
In Ambositra, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.Rainfall
In Ambositra, in May, during 11.3 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ambositra, Madagascar, there are 221 rainfall days, and 1229mm (48.39") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Ambositra, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:17 EAT.
Sunshine
In Ambositra, the average sunshine in May is 6.9h.UV index
January, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Ambositra, Madagascar. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average high temperature in May: 18.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (15.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).
Average pressure in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average pressure in May: 1019.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average wind speed in May: 8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average rainfall in May: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (295mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Ambositra, Madagascar
- Average visibility in May: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April and May (6km).
