Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift to May in Lilongwe, Malawi, 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 significant drop in temperature in May, with average nighttime lows of 12.8°C (55°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Lilongwe is 74%.Rainfall
In Lilongwe, during May, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 807mm (31.77") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Lilongwe, the average length of the day in May 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 May, the average sunshine in Lilongwe is 8.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Lilongwe are January through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Lilongwe?
What is the average humidity in May in Lilongwe?
How much does it rain in Lilongwe in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Lilongwe?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lilongwe?
How many hours of sunshine does Lilongwe have in May?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Lilongwe?
What is the UV index reading in May in Lilongwe?
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 3min
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 5min
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).
Lilongwe, Malawi
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