May weather forecastNyungwe, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Nyungwe, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

With the advent of May, Nyungwe's high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 25.1°C (77.2°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Throughout May, Nyungwe witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout May, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nyungwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 699mm (27.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Nyungwe, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:28 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 25.1°C (77.2°F) and the low-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In Nyungwe, in May, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 39min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:28 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Nyungwe, Malawi, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January, February, November and December (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (187mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.9 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Nyungwe, Malawi

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (9km).