May weather forecastMtakataka, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mtakataka, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24°C (75.2°F) and min 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

May's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 24°C (75.2°F), hardly different from the previous month. The temperature lowers to an average of 14.3°C (57.7°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Mtakataka is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 7.6 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mtakataka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.9 days and collects up to 1070mm (42.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:19 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jul 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and a low-temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

In Mtakataka, in May, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 28min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:19 CAT.

In Mtakataka, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Mtakataka, Malawi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.6°C

24°C

22.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.4km/h

8km/h

8.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.2

19.7

22.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average high temperature in May: 24°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average pressure in May: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average wind speed in May: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

Average rainfall in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average rainfall in May: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (303mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min

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 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (1 days).

Average UV index in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Mtakataka, Malawi

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (8km).