May weather forecastKayonza, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

May observes a trend reversal in the weather of Kayonza, with decreased rainfall paving the way for more sunlight exposure. Slight reduction in temperatures further enhances the comfortable weather, with highs and lows recorded at 22.8°C (73°F) and 14°C (57.2°F) respectively. With rainfall subsiding, humidity reaches a peak, decorating early mornings with delicate dew. This reduction in rainfall blesses the city with longer daylight hours although the sun doesn’t shine its brightest. Regular winds add to the overall pleasant ambience of May.

Temperature

May, with its average high-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average low-temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), holds the record as the coldest month.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Kayonza, in May, it is raining for 28.3 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 279 rainfall days, and 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:56 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. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Kayonza, May is known for its average lowest temperatures, reaching a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).

An average high-temperature, in May, in Kayonza, is 22.8°C (73°F) and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

With an average relative humidity of 86%, May is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

In May, the rain falls for 28.3 days. Throughout May, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:56 CAT.

With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Kayonza, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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
Kayonza, 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).