May weather forecastBenga, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Benga, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.9°C (76.8°F) and 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Benga's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 18.9°C (66°F).

Humidity

In Benga, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Benga, in May, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. In Benga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.1 days and collects up to 663mm (26.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Benga, Malawi, is 11h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:22 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Benga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. 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.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Benga, is 24.9°C (76.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Benga is 74%.

In Benga, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Benga, Malawi, the average day length in May is 11h and 30min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, in Benga, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:22 CAT.

In Benga, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Benga is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Benga, Malawi

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).