May weather forecastAntananarivo, Madagascar
May
Weather in May
The month of May in Antananarivo is defined by even cooler and drier conditions as compared to the previous month. The temperature becomes more refreshing and the days continue to shorten slightly. The characteristic afternoon showers of the hot, wet months cease, only to be rarely replaced by brief, sporadic showers. The mornings are notably cooler, a precursor to the upcoming winter months. The landscape changes its appearance as the greens become dull and the nights become chillier.Temperature
The advent of May in Antananarivo brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Antananarivo observes an average nighttime temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78.5%.Rainfall
In May, in Antananarivo, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout May, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Antananarivo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90 days and collects up to 1456mm (57.32") of precipitation.Daylight
In Antananarivo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:19 EAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Antananarivo is 7.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 8 translates into the following recommendations:
Always prioritize safety measures. Rapid harm can befall unprotected skin and eyes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average high temperature in May: 23.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.5°C).
Average humidity in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average humidity in May: 78.5%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81.5%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average rainfall in May: 22.5mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (309.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (7.7mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average rainfall days in May: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and March (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average UV index in May
Antananarivo, Madagascar
- Average UV index in May: 8
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
