May weather forecastKatete, Malawi

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Katete, Malawi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.2°C (57.6°F) and 24.7°C (76.5°F).

Temperature

Katete's May average high-temperature settles at a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, the average temperature in Katete dips to a mild 14.2°C (57.6°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Katete, during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 839mm (33.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Katete, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.

Sunshine

In Katete, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Katete are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Feb 6, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Katete vary between a high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and a low-temperature of 14.2°C (57.6°F).

In Katete, Malawi, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Katete, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.

In Katete, the average day length in May is 11h and 33min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.

In Katete, Malawi, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Katete is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.9°C

24.7°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.5km/h

10.2km/h

10.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.8

23.4

26.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Katete, Malawi

Average high temperature in May: 24.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Katete, Malawi

Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Katete, Malawi

Average wind speed in May: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Katete, Malawi

Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Katete, Malawi

Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Katete, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Katete, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (29 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (0.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Katete, Malawi

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Katete, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Katete, Malawi

Average visibility in May: 9km

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