May weather forecastGatsibo, Rwanda
May
Weather in May
May is characterized by similar weather patterns as experienced in April. Even though there is a marginal decrease in temperature, the daily average temperature maintains the comfortable margin of 22.8°C (73°F). Rainfall contributes to the weather pattern dynamics, leading to dense cloud cover that blankets the city. The wind speed witnesses a slight increase, adding a fresh dimension to the weather. Many attribute May's tranquil weather to the early onset of summer.Temperature
Gatsibo's May weather, with an average high temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average low temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.Rainfall
In Gatsibo, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 279 rainfall days, and 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Gatsibo, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 3min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gatsibo. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 14°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average pressure in May: 1015mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gatsibo, 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 November (4.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average rainfall in May: 146mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average rainfall days in May: 28.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gatsibo, 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: 7h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average sunshine days in May: 1.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Gatsibo, Rwanda
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).
