May weather forecastLilongwe, Malawi
May
Weather in May
May witnesses an appreciable variation of weather phenomena in Lilongwe. With more sunshine hours and less cloud cover than April, the city gears up to embrace the dry season. The weather maintains the warmth yet takes a drier turn, leaving the heavy rainfall months of the year behind. Residents enjoy the moderate heat as rainfall further decreases to be as low as 10mm (0.39"). The difference from the weather of the wet phase is quite evident in May.Temperature
The shift to May signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25°C (77°F), subtly varied from April's 25.3°C (77.5°F). Lilongwe registers a prominent dip from daytime highs, with an average of 12.8°C (55°F) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Lilongwe, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
In Lilongwe, in May, during 7.4 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 807mm (31.77") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:23 CAT.
Sunshine
In Lilongwe, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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
Lilongwe, 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).
