May weather forecastMalindi, Tanzania

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Malindi, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and an average low of 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. During May, Malindi records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 17.2°C (63°F).

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Malindi, in May, it is raining for 23.3 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation. In Malindi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1066mm (41.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Malindi, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is May, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Malindi, the average high-temperature is 25.7°C (78.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.2°C (63°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are most humid months.

The average relative humidity in May is 86%.

In Malindi, during May, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 99mm (3.9") of precipitation.

In Malindi, the average day length in May is 11h and 55min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:20 EAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.

In Malindi, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average humidity in May: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and September (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall in May: 99mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (178mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average rainfall days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (14 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average sunshine days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (10.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average cloud cover in May: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Malindi, Tanzania

  • Average visibility in May: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (6km).