May weather forecast
Kafue, Zambia

May

Weather in May

Kafue welcomes a cooler May, with a noticeable shift to much colder nights. The weather continues to stay dry, resulting in more regular and clear skies as compared to the previous months. The clear skies often lead to chilly mornings, following the cold nights. The quantitative drop in rain witnessed in May, is quite spectacular, pegging at a mere 1mm (0.04"). The reduced humidity and cooler days introduce a refreshing change, making May a pleasant month in Kafue.

Temperature

Kafue sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. The nighttime temperature during May exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Kafue, during May, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Kafue, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.5 days and collects up to 718mm (28.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.

Sunshine

In Kafue, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kafue in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Kafue, records 25.5°C (77.9°F), while the low-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Kafue?
In Kafue, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Kafue, in May, during 1.9 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Kafue, Zambia, the average day length in May is 11h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Kafue have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average temperature in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.9°C).

Average pressure in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average pressure in May
Kafue, 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 (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average wind speed in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average humidity in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (31%).

Average rainfall in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average rainfall in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (202mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average rainfall days in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kafue, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average sunshine days in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.1 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Kafue, Zambia
Average cloud cover in May
Kafue, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).

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