May weather forecastCape Maclear, Malawi
May
Weather in May
May in Cape Maclear, Malawi continues the trend of becoming drier and cooler. The rainfall reduces significantly again, this time all the way to just 3mm (0.12"), making it one of the driest months of the year. The slight decrease in temperature, reaching a high of 25.6°C (78.1°F), combines with this incredibly low rainfall, points towards a colder, drier season. The dry spell carries on and despite shorter days, exploring the city becomes increasingly rewarding. May, hence, renders itself an optimal time for tourists to experience Cape Maclear.Temperature
In May, Cape Maclear notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), hardly different from the preceding month. During May, the nighttime temperature in Cape Maclear averages of 19.3°C (66.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Cape Maclear is 71%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 2.8 rainfall days, in May, Cape Maclear aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cape Maclear, there are 127.5 rainfall days, and 655mm (25.79") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 28min.On the first day of May in Cape Maclear, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:18 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Cape Maclear are January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average high temperature in May: 25.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 19.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (17.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average pressure in May: 1017.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average wind speed in May: 10.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (58%).
Average rainfall in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average rainfall in May: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (174mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cape Maclear, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in May
Cape Maclear, Malawi
- Average cloud cover in May: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in May
Cape Maclear, 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).
