May weather forecast
Kapilvastu, Nepal

May

Weather in May

In May, Kapilvastu undergoes further warming while also witnessing the onset of a shift towards wetter conditions. The temperature continues to rise, reaching towards a sultry summer. An increase in relative humidity marks the advent of a warmer, damp environment. Additionally, the month sees a surge in rainfall, commencing the monsoon season. Despite the increase in rainfall, May remains a month filled with sunshine and clear days.

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during May, when averages reach a peak of 39.8°C (103.6°F) and a low of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 32%.

Rainfall

In Kapilvastu, in May, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93 rainfall days, and 640mm (25.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of May, in Kapilvastu, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm +0545.

Sunshine

With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 8 during May translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest?
May temperatures tend to peak at an average high of 39.8°C (103.6°F) and dip to a low of 28.3°C (82.9°F).
How hot is it in May?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Kapilvastu, is 39.8°C (103.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 27°C (80.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 32%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Kapilvastu, during May, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kapilvastu have in May?
In Kapilvastu, the average day length in May is 13h and 31min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm +0545.
What month has the most sunshine in Kapilvastu?
With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Kapilvastu have in May?
In Kapilvastu, Nepal, the average sunshine duration in May is 12.1h.
What is the month with the highest UV index in Kapilvastu?
The months with the highest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In Kapilvastu, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average temperature in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average high temperature in May: 39.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (39.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (29.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average pressure in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average pressure in May: 1004.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1000.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average wind speed in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (11.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average humidity in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average humidity in May: 32%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (25%).

Average rainfall in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average rainfall in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (248mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average rainfall days in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.6 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average sunshine days in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

Average UV index in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average UV index in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average cloud cover in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May - Kapilvastu, Nepal
Average visibility in May
Kapilvastu, Nepal
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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