May weather forecastFotsialanana, Madagascar

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Fotsialanana, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

The transition into May notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.4°C (77.7°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 27.1°C (80.8°F) in April. Fotsialanana maintains a near steady average temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the nights of May, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Fotsialanana, Madagascar, during May, the rain falls for 23.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 255.6 rainfall days, and 1292mm (50.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of May in Fotsialanana, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:15 EAT.

Sunshine

In Fotsialanana, the average sunshine in May is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fotsialanana, Madagascar, during May are 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F) respectively. In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Fotsialanana, Madagascar, is 80%.

In Fotsialanana, in May, during 23.8 rainfall days, 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Fotsialanana, Madagascar, the average day length in May is 11h and 20min.

On the first day of May in Fotsialanana, Madagascar, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:15 EAT.

In Fotsialanana, Madagascar, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.3h.

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Fotsialanana.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 22.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (24.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (19.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1021.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall in May: 92mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (202mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (42mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (16.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (10.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Fotsialanana, Madagascar

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).