May weather forecastBalakas, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Balakas, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°C (79.9°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

As April turns into May, the average high-temperatures rest at a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Balakas, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Balakas, Malawi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 632mm (24.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:17 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Balakas, is 26.6°C (79.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Balakas, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May is 11h and 25min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, in Balakas, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:17 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Balakas, Malawi.

In Balakas, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in May: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average pressure in May: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (172mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Balakas, Malawi

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (7km).