May weather forecastMasaka, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Masaka, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 14°C (57.2°F).

Temperature

Masaka's coldest weather arrives in May, when temperatures average a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Masaka, Rwanda, in May, during 28.3 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Masaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 279 days and collects up to 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Masaka's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and an average low temperature of 14°C (57.2°F), is the coldest in the year.

The average high-temperature, in May, in Masaka, is 22.8°C (73°F), while 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 Masaka, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of May in Masaka, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

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

In Masaka, 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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

23.6°C

22.8°C

23.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.3km/h

5.9km/h

7.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

0.7

1.9

11.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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).