May weather forecastKafulwe, Zambia

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Kafulwe, Zambia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.3°C (79.3°F) and 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

Kafulwe records an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.3°C (79.3°F) in May, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. Kafulwe reports an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kafulwe, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kafulwe, Zambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.7 days and collects up to 1883mm (74.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kafulwe, Zambia, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Kafulwe. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Kafulwe, is 26.3°C (79.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 15°C (59°F).

In Kafulwe, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Kafulwe, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Kafulwe is 11h and 42min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:50 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

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May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.6°C

26.3°C

26.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8km/h

9.4km/h

10.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

4.3

16.1

28.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average high temperature in May: 26.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (13.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average wind speed in May: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average rainfall in May: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (381mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Kafulwe, Zambia

Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (7km).