May weather forecastFianarantsoa, Madagascar

May

Weather in May

Moving into May, Fianarantsoa fully transitions into the dry weather phase. The city experiences a visible reduction in cloud percentage, offering more clear skies and extended hours of sunlight. Cool breezes softly envelop the city, while the average high temperature dips to 20.4°C (68.7°F). The city revels in the less humid and more comfortable weather, making it a pleasant time for outdoor engagements. This uptick of appealing weather is backed by an increased UV index, an indication of the splendid, sun-lit days to come.

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.4°C (68.7°F), not significantly different from the 22.3°C (72.1°F) of April. In May, the average low-temperature in Fianarantsoa records at a fresh 11.9°C (53.4°F) during the nights.

Humidity

In Fianarantsoa, the average relative humidity in May is 87%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fianarantsoa, there are 220.5 rainfall days, and 1093mm (43.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:16 EAT.

Sunshine

In Fianarantsoa, the average sunshine in May is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fianarantsoa are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Feb 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Fianarantsoa, is 20.4°C (68.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.9°C (53.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, is 87%.

In May, in Fianarantsoa, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

On the first day of May in Fianarantsoa, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:16 EAT.

In Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.2h.

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

22.3°C

20.4°C

18.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.8km/h

8.6km/h

9.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.1

19.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average high temperature in May: 20.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (25.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average pressure in May: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average humidity in May: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (259mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Fianarantsoa, Madagascar

Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (6.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fianarantsoa, 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 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).