May weather forecastPongwe, Tanzania

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Pongwe, Tanzania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29°C (84.2°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May notes a subtle temperature variation to a warm 29°C (84.2°F) from April's 31°C (87.8°F). The mean low-temperature during May nights is 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 21.2 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated. In Pongwe, Tanzania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.6 days and collects up to 605mm (23.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Pongwe is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Pongwe, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, May has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months in Pongwe, Tanzania.

The average relative humidity in May in Pongwe is 77%.

In May, in Pongwe, the rain falls for 21.2 days. Throughout May, 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 53min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, in Pongwe, Tanzania, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:17 EAT.

May has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

In Pongwe, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pongwe.

In Pongwe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

31°C

29°C

28.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14km/h

16.7km/h

17.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.6

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average high temperature in May: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.7°C).

Average low temperature in May: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (21.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average pressure in May: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average wind speed in May: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and November (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, June, July and December (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average rainfall in May: 107mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (120mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pongwe, 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 48min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in May: 7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Pongwe, Tanzania

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).