May weather forecastButare, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

In May, weather conditions in Butare show a shift. The amount of rainfall notably decreases, with 97mm (3.82") recorded and spread over 25 days. There is a noticeable dip in the highest average temperature to 21.3°C (70.3°F), the lowest so far this year. This cooling trend paired with lower rainfall indicates the beginning of a relatively drier and colder season as the city transitions into the middle of the year.

Temperature

The lowest temperatures in Butare are recorded in May, with averages reaching a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Butare, in May, during 25 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Butare, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

During the coldest month in Butare, May, temperatures average a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F) respectively.

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In May, the rain falls for 25 days. Throughout May, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Butare, Rwanda, the average day length in May is 12h and 0min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Butare is 7.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

22.2°C

21.3°C

21.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.3km/h

5.8km/h

6.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

4.6

10.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in May: 5.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in May: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in May: 97mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in May: 25 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in May: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Butare, Rwanda

Average UV index in May: 5

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