May weather forecastKabwe, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May in Kabwe, Zambia, provides a refreshing break from the rain-drenched months of the past. The weather remains dry, and temperatures continue to drop compared to previous months, offering more comfortable conditions. A more moderate climate prevails, and an additional bonus is longer daylight hours of up to 11.4 hours. The cooler weather allows for outdoor activities without the discomfort of the scorching sun. Residents can make the most of this month to enjoy open-air ventures.

Temperature

May's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 25.2°C (77.4°F), showing little deviation from April's 26.5°C (79.7°F). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Kabwe's average low-temperature in May stands at a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64.8%.

Rainfall

Throughout May, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 908mm (35.75") of rain is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kabwe, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:43 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kabwe, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Kabwe, in May, the average high-temperature is 25.2°C (77.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Kabwe is 64.8%.

During May, Kabwe regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 27min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:43 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

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Average temperature in May
Kabwe, Zambia

Average high temperature in May: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).

Average humidity in May
Kabwe, Zambia

Average humidity in May: 64.8%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (81.3%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (40.7%).

Average rainfall in May
Kabwe, Zambia

Average rainfall in May: 4.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (251.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kabwe, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kabwe, Zambia

Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min

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 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).