May weather forecastMangochi, Malawi

Weather in May

As Mangochi, Malawi, enters the second quarter of the year, the weather becomes significantly less humid. May is marked by a drastic drop in rainfall to 6mm (0.24"), towards drier conditions. The temperature becomes noticeably hospitable during May, offering moderate warmth during the day and cooler nights. The sunshine duration remains satisfactorily long, permitting outdoor activities such as sightseeing and beach walks. The decrease in rainfall coincides with the decrease in daylight hours, a trend that continues into the next month.

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.1°C (82.6°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Mangochi during May.

Heat index

The heat index value during May is computed to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). If one stays active during extended exposure, it might induce fatigue and result in heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Mangochi, the average relative humidity in May is 60%.

Rainfall

In Mangochi, in May, during 2 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mangochi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 846mm (33.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:16 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mangochi is 9h.