May weather forecast
Mzimba, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May in Mzimba is characterized by a strengthening of the dry season initiated in April. A noticeable further decrease in the minimum and maximum temperatures can be observed. This month continues the dominant dry weather pattern, accompanied by falling humidity levels and reduction in cloud cover. With clear skies, visibility tends to improve further and sunshine hours start increasing. Wind speed continues its previous upward trend in May.

Temperature

Mzimba registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.2°C (73.8°F) with the arrival of May, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. In the month of May, an average of 13.6°C (56.5°F) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mzimba, in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 1143mm (45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mzimba, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
In Mzimba, 23.2°C (73.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.6°C (56.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May in Mzimba is 81%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Mzimba have in May?
The average day length in May is 11h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Mzimba, 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.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (316mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Mzimba, 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).

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