May weather forecastRugando, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

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

Temperature

May stands out as Rugando's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rugando, in May, during 25 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rugando, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272 days and collects up to 1183mm (46.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Rugando, Rwanda, the average length of the day in May is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:57 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. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Jul 7, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The coldest period tends to be May, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

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

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

In May, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Rugando, in May, during 25 rainfall days, 97mm (3.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index 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 reading 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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 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
Rugando, 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
Rugando, 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).