May weather forecastMuanza, Mozambique

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Muanza, Mozambique, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°C (64.4°F) and max 27°C (80.6°F).

Temperature

Muanza's May showcases an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27°C (80.6°F), hardly distinct from April's 28.4°C (83.1°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 613mm (24.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:10 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 27°C (80.6°F) and 18°C (64.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

In May, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Muanza, the average day length in May is 11h and 14min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:10 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average high temperature in May: 27°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average pressure in May: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (138mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are August and September (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average cloud cover in May: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Muanza, Mozambique

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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