May weather forecastGishamvu, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Gishamvu, Rwanda, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in May, averaging 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a minimum average of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Gishamvu, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of May in Gishamvu, 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.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gishamvu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index in Gishamvu are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

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

Gishamvu, Rwanda, experiences its average lowest temperatures in May, reaching a peak of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a minimum of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

In May, in Gishamvu, the average high-temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F).

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

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

On the first day of May in Gishamvu, Rwanda, 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 in Gishamvu, Rwanda, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

In Gishamvu, Rwanda, 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 Gishamvu.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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
Gishamvu, 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).