May weather forecastChirinza, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Chirinza, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

The transition into May shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F) from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F) in the average high-temperature. A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) is observed during the nights in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chirinza, in May, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 807mm (31.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of May in Chirinza, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chirinza are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Chirinza, records 25°C (77°F), while the low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Chirinza, in May, it is raining for 7.4 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in Chirinza, Malawi, is 11h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, in Chirinza, Malawi, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Chirinza is 8.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Chirinza, Malawi, are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Chirinza, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.3°C

25°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.7km/h

7.3km/h

8.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.9

20.9

23.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average high temperature in May: 25°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average pressure in May: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average wind speed in May: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).

Average rainfall in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (211mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chirinza, 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: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Chirinza, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Chirinza, 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 January, February, March and April (7km).