May weather forecast
Machinga, Malawi

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Weather in May

Machinga's almanac earmarks May as the zenith of the dry season, evidenced by a further decline in humidity. The city adorns an arid garb as rainfall drops to an almost negligible 2mm (0.08"). As nocturnal temperatures drop considerably, this month manifests a disparity between day and night temperatures. Breezes retain their momentum, providing relief from the heat and mitigating the low precipitation. The horizon steadily recedes farther into the crystalline atmosphere, thanks to stellar visibility conditions in May.

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.6°C (79.9°F), nearly identical to April's 27.2°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F) in Machinga, Malawi.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Machinga, Malawi, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Machinga, there are 138 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Machinga, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.

Sunshine

In Machinga, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Feb 6, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Machinga?

The high-temperature in Machinga, Malawi, during May is 26.6°C (79.9°F) and the low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Machinga?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Machinga?

In May, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Machinga?

In May, the average day length in Machinga is 11h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Machinga?

On the first day of May in Machinga, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Machinga have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Machinga is 8.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Machinga?

The months with the lowest UV index in Machinga, Malawi, are May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in Machinga?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Machinga, Malawi, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average temperature in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average pressure in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average wind speed in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average humidity in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average rainfall in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (172mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average UV index in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May - Machinga, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Machinga, Malawi

Average visibility in May - Machinga, 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 February, March and April (7km).

Machinga, Malawi

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