May weather forecast
Blantyre, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May continues the trend seen in April for the weather in Blantyre, Malawi. The rains draw back further taking along the chilly weather conditions, leaving behind a clear sky and a pleasant breeze. The landscape of the city takes on a new face, as floral blooms take turns in showcasing their beauty. In May, there is only a sprinkle of precipitation, amassing to an incredibly low 12mm (0.47") throughout the month. The city hums to the rhythm of sunny days and mild temperatures.

Temperature

In Blantyre, May's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), closely related to the preceding month. Blantyre witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) throughout May.

Humidity

In Blantyre, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Blantyre, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Blantyre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193 days and collects up to 1366mm (53.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.

Sunshine

In Blantyre, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
Blantyre in May has an average high-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout May, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Blantyre have in May?
In Blantyre, the average day length in May is 11h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Blantyre have in May?
In Blantyre, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Blantyre?
April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average temperature in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average pressure in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average wind speed in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average humidity in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (45%).

Average rainfall in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average rainfall in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (358mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average rainfall days in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (4.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average sunshine days in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (24.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (2 days).

Average UV index in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average UV index in May
Blantyre, 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 April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average cloud cover in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May - Blantyre, Malawi
Average visibility in May
Blantyre, Malawi
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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

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