May weather forecast
Tare, Rwanda

May

Weather in May

The transition from April to May witnesses a downturn in rainfall, providing some respite from the excessively wet conditions. Nevertheless, humidity remains high at 86% making it the month with the highest relative humidity throughout the year. While weather anomalies aren’t a regular phenomenon for Tare, this elevated humidity leaves room for such possibilities. Post mid-day, clouds unveil 12 hours of daylight, allowing citizens and visitors adequate time to engage in daily activities. The advent of June showcases a notable pivot in weather conditions, endorsing drier and marginally warmer days.

Temperature

May is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 22.8°C (73°F) at the peak and 14°C (57.2°F) at the base.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Tare, 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 05:57 and sunset at 17:58 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?
May is the month when Tare experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14°C (57.2°F).
What is the average May temperature?
In Tare, 22.8°C (73°F) is the average high-temperature and 14°C (57.2°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the most humid month?
With an average relative humidity of 86%, May is the most humid month in Tare.
What is the average humidity in May?
In Tare, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Tare, during May, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Tare have in May?
In May, the average day length is 12h and 2min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:58 CAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
With an average of 7.7h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.
How many hours of sunshine does Tare have in May?
In Tare, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.
What is the month 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.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Tare, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Tare, Rwanda
Average temperature in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average pressure in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average wind speed in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average humidity in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average rainfall in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average rainfall days in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tare, 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 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average sunshine days in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average UV index in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average cloud cover in May
Tare, 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 - Tare, Rwanda
Average visibility in May
Tare, 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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