May weather forecastChimoio, Mozambique

May

Weather in May

May signifies the arrival of cooler, dryer season in Chimoio. The drop in temperatures and humidity levels enhance the comfort level for the residents. A stark reduction in rainfall levels is observed, and it narrows down to 8mm (0.31"). Previous weather patterns suggest that May will have increased sunlight hours and less windy days compared to the following month. The weather in June, comparatively, is expected to be slightly colder.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Chimoio records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Chimoio records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in May averaging at a moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F).

Humidity

In Chimoio, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Chimoio, during May, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 843mm (33.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Chimoio in May has an average high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 13min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:15 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

26.2°C

25.5°C

24.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.9km/h

6.3km/h

6.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.5

21.9

23.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average high temperature in May: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (11.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average pressure in May: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average wind speed in May: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average rainfall in May: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (216mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average rainfall days in May: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

Average sunshine days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Chimoio, Mozambique

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).