May weather forecastSongea, Tanzania
May
Weather in May
Moving into May, Songea enjoys a more pronounced decrease in rainfall and humidity. The city's weather becomes drier with the daylight hours slightly reduced. Marked by the lowest low temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F), May counts as a relatively cooler month than its predecessors. The cityscape exhibits clearer skies and longer sunshine hours. The dramatic fall in precipitation indicates the commencement of the drier half of the year in Songea.Temperature
May welcomes an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.9°C (75°F), not much different from the preceding month. The low-temperature average for Songea during May stands at a refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 84%.Rainfall
In Songea, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Songea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.3 days and collects up to 955mm (37.6") of precipitation.Daylight
In Songea, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.UV index
January, March through July and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Songea. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average high temperature in May: 23.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average humidity in May: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average rainfall in May: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (205mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (2.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are February, August, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July and November (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average cloud cover in May: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Songea, Tanzania
- Average visibility in May: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (6km).
