May weather forecastGatonde, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Gatonde, Rwanda, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.7°C (53.1°F) and max 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Temperature

May and June are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 92%, May is the most humid month in Gatonde.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout May, 254mm (10") of precipitation is accumulated. In Gatonde, during the entire year, the rain falls for 330.4 days and collects up to 2538mm (99.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

Sunshine

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

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

The yearly lowest temperatures occur in May and June, averaging a high-temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F).

The high-temperature, in May, in Gatonde, records 17.9°C (64.2°F), while the low-temperature is 11.7°C (53.1°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

In Gatonde, the average relative humidity in May is 92%.

In Gatonde, in May, during 29.8 rainfall days, 254mm (10") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Gatonde, the average day length in May is 12h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, in Gatonde, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Gatonde, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

18.6°C

17.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.6km/h

6.8km/h

6.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.3

2.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average high temperature in May: 17.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (20.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May and June (17.9°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, June and December (10.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average pressure in May: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average humidity in May: 92%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average rainfall in May: 254mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (324mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (63mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in May: 29.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (21.2 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 12h and 0min

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

Average sunshine in May: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in May: 1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0 days).

Average UV index in May
Gatonde, Rwanda

Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 4).