May weather forecastFatai, Tonga

May

Weather in May

Weather in May in Fatai sees a further decrease in rain with the onset of the driest period of the year. In comparison to April, the total precipitation falls to a record low of 59mm (2.32") over just 13 days. Temperatures start to cool down slightly, but the split between high temperatures during the day and cooler temperatures at night remains steady. May also marks a change in visibility, promoting excellent conditions for expansive views.

Temperature

The advent of May in Fatai, Tonga, brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.2°C (77.4°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. The nighttime temperature in May experiences a minor dip, averaging a still moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fatai, Tonga, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fatai, Tonga, during May, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Fatai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.9 days and collects up to 991mm (39.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Fatai, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

Sunshine

In Fatai, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Fatai are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Fatai, Tonga, vary between a high-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and a low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In Fatai, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In Fatai, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 6min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Fatai are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fatai is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (22.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1016.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average wind speed in May: 25.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (23.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (163mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in May
Fatai, Tonga

  • 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).