May weather forecastGikongoro, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

May marks the beginning of a decline in rainfall, from 129mm (5.08") in April to 97mm (3.82"). This reduction is a precursor to the upcoming drier months. While temperatures continue to decrease slightly, with the highest and lowest reaching 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F) respectively, there's a slightly increased amount of sunshine. The heightened cloud activity begins to subside, yet at 50%, it still significantly covers the sky. Relative humidity remains high, reflecting the continued moisture content in the atmosphere.

Temperature

In Gikongoro, the month of May registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 21.3°C (70.3°F) at the peak and 13.3°C (55.9°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gikongoro, in May, during 25 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gikongoro, 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 in Gikongoro is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of May, in Gikongoro, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

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. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May is the month when Gikongoro experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

The high-temperature, in May, in Gikongoro, records 21.3°C (70.3°F), while the low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F).

May is the most humid month in Gikongoro, Rwanda, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In Gikongoro, the average relative humidity in May is 88%.

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

In Gikongoro, the average day length in May is 12h and 1min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, in Gikongoro, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:59 CAT.

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

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

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

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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
Gikongoro, 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).