May weather forecastPelete, Malawi

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Pelete, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.9°C (76.8°F) and min 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

May is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.9°C (76.8°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Pelete experiences an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Pelete, in May, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:24 CAT.

Sunshine

In Pelete, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Pelete, is 24.9°C (76.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In May, in Pelete, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout May, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 31min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:24 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Pelete are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Pelete, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health 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

25.8°C

24.9°C

23.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.5km/h

11km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.3

16.5

20.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average high temperature in May: 24.9°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: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and December (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.3 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Pelete, Malawi

Average visibility in May: 10km

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