May weather forecastMakwasa, Malawi

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Makwasa, Malawi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15°C (59°F) and an average high of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Temperature

Entering May, Makwasa's average high-temperature reads a still moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. In May, Makwasa experiences a temperature dip to an average of 15°C (59°F) at night.

Humidity

In Makwasa, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Makwasa, in May, during 10 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Makwasa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188 days and collects up to 913mm (35.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of May, in Makwasa, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:14 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Makwasa, Malawi, is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Makwasa are April 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 the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

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

In Makwasa, in May, the average high-temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In Makwasa, in May, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

In Makwasa, Malawi, the average day length in May is 11h and 22min.

On the first day of May in Makwasa, Malawi, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:14 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Makwasa is 8.3h.

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Makwasa, Malawi.

In Makwasa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.8°C

25.2°C

23.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.8km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

6.9

16.8

16.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average high temperature in May: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average pressure in May: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average wind speed in May: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (48%).

Average rainfall in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (220mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5.2 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Makwasa, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Makwasa, 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 April, May, June and July (UV index 5).