May weather forecastGitesi, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Gitesi, Rwanda, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13.7°C (56.7°F) and an average high of 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

May tends to be the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 19.6°C (67.3°F) and a low of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Gitesi are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Gitesi, Rwanda, during May, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 151mm (5.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 289.8 rainfall days, and 1383mm (54.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, in Gitesi, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gitesi are January through May, July through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

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

During the coldest month in Gitesi, May, temperatures average a high of 19.6°C (67.3°F) and a low of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

In Gitesi, in May, the average high-temperature is 19.6°C (67.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Gitesi are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

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

In May, in Gitesi, Rwanda, the rain falls for 26.3 days. Throughout May, 151mm (5.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Gitesi, Rwanda, is 12h and 1min.

On the first day of May in Gitesi, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

January through May, July through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gitesi.

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

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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

20.4°C

19.6°C

19.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.4km/h

6.6km/h

6.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

2.3

4.2

5.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average high temperature in May: 19.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (19.6°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (13.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

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
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average wind speed in May: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average humidity in May: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average rainfall in May: 151mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (174mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (41mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in May: 26.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (18.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gitesi, 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: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in May: 4.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Gitesi, Rwanda

Average UV index in May: 5

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