May weather forecastKigoma, Uganda
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Kigoma, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.5°C (63.5°F) and max 26.8°C (80.2°F).Temperature
The yearly lowest temperatures occur in May, June and August, averaging a high-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 29.6 days. Throughout May, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kigoma, there are 283.3 rainfall days, and 1407mm (55.39") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 12h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine are May and October, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.UV index
In Kigoma, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average high temperature in May: 26.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (33°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May, June and August (26.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 17.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (16.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average pressure in May: 1012.6mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (5.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (3.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average humidity in May: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average rainfall in May: 161mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (13mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average rainfall days in May: 29.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average daylight in May: 12h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and October (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average sunshine days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are September and October (0.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, September and October (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Kigoma, Uganda
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, August, September, October and November (8km).
