May weather forecastKumu, Namibia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Kumu, Namibia, with an average temperature varying between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F), nearly identical to April's 26.3°C (79.3°F). Despite the intense daytime heat, Kumu sustains a steady low-temperature average of 12.4°C (54.3°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 35%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1 rainfall days, in May, Kumu aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 75.2 rainfall days, and 233mm (9.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kumu, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kumu, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In Kumu, the average relative humidity in May is 35%.

May is the last month it rains. During 1 rainfall days, in May, Kumu aggregates 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 10h and 58min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 18:01 CAT.

In Kumu, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to 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

26.3°C

24.5°C

21.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.8km/h

13.5km/h

14.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.9

29.5

29.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

15%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average high temperature in May: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7°C).

Average pressure in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average pressure in May: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average humidity in May: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (49%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).

Average rainfall in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average rainfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average sunshine days in May: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Kumu, Namibia

Average visibility in May: 10km

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