May weather forecast
Sake, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

May in Sake, Rwanda, experiences a slight decrease in the day's highest temperature, reaching only up to 22.8°C (73°F). However, rainfall remains high, but lower humidity levels make the climatic conditions more bearable. May also marks a month with marginally shorter days in terms of daylight hours. In spite of this, the sun shines brilliantly for a significant part of the day, maintaining the bright and sunny atmosphere. Wind conditions are stable and do not display any drastic changes from the preceding month.

Temperature

The coldest time of the year in Sake is May, with temperatures averaging a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sake, 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

In May, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 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

The months with the lowest UV index are February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
Sake experiences its average lowest temperatures in May, reaching a peak of 22.8°C (73°F) and a minimum of 14°C (57.2°F).
What are May temperatures?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 22.8°C (73°F) and 14°C (57.2°F) respectively.
What is the most humid month?
May is the most humid month in Sake, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Sake, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 28.3 days. Throughout May, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Sake have in May?
The average day length in May in Sake, Rwanda, is 12h and 1min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:56 CAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Sake have in May?
In Sake, Rwanda, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
February through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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 4min

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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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
Sake, 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).

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