May weather forecastTunduma, Tanzania

May

Weather in May

Moving into May, Tunduma's weather conditions take a drier turn, characterized by nearly negligible rainfall of 3mm (0.12"). Compared to April, the days of May feel brighter with additional sunshine hours, and less cloud cover. The sharp decrease in rainfall marks the transition toward the core dry season, which lasts into the next few months. While late nights and early mornings may feel cooler than the previous month, daily temperatures remain comfortably warm. The shift in weather paves the way for the sunshine to dominate, with longer daytime hours and clear skies.

Temperature

Tunduma's average high-temperature in May is a still warm 23°C (73.4°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Throughout May, Tunduma encounters an average temperature drop to a refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In Tunduma, Tanzania, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Tunduma, Tanzania, during May, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Tunduma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 976mm (38.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Tunduma is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tunduma is 8.6h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Tunduma. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Feb 5, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Tunduma, Tanzania, are 23°C (73.4°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F) respectively.

In Tunduma, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

In Tunduma, in May, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 41min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:35 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Tunduma, Tanzania, is 8.6h.

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Tunduma.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

23.5°C

23°C

22.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.8km/h

11km/h

11.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.4

21.5

26.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average high temperature in May: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average wind speed in May: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (257mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 42min

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 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are September and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Tunduma, Tanzania

Average UV index in May: 5

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