May weather forecast
Chilenje, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Chilenje, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into May reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), mirroring a close resemblance to April. Chilenje's nights in May experience an average temperature drop to a cool 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Humidity

In Chilenje, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Chilenje, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chilenje, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.1 days and collects up to 642mm (25.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chilenje, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chilenje are January, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 12.9°C (55.2°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 69%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Chilenje, in May, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Chilenje have in May?
In Chilenje, the average day length in May is 11h and 24min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May in Chilenje?
In Chilenje, Zambia, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Chilenje?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in May?
In Chilenje, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average temperature in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average pressure in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average wind speed in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average humidity in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average rainfall in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (176mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average rainfall days in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.4 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average sunshine days in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average UV index in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average cloud cover in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May - Chilenje, Zambia
Average visibility in May
Chilenje, Zambia
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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