May weather forecastKasama, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May is characterized by a significant decrease in precipitation, with rainfall falling to a mere 4mm (0.16"). This, coupled with a marked decrease in cloud cover, allows for increased sunshine hours that brighten the area. Concurrently, the humidity levels are markedly lower, causing a very noticeable change in the overall atmosphere. Despite the drying trend, wind conditions maintain their mild demeanor, not rising to any alarming speeds. May truly marks the full arrival of the dry season, characterized by warmer days, cool nights and minimal rainfall.

Temperature

May's arrival is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F), identical to that of April. Throughout the month of May, Kasama witnesses an average temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 4 rainfall days, in May, Kasama aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kasama, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 1198mm (47.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kasama, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:39 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Kasama, 24.8°C (76.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 13.2°C (55.8°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Kasama, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

May is the last month it rains. During 4 rainfall days, in May, Kasama aggregates 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 39min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:39 CAT.

In Kasama, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

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

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

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.5km/h

9.2km/h

9.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

28.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average high temperature in May: 24.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 13.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10°C).

Average pressure in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average wind speed in May: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (40%).

Average rainfall in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (282mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 11h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0 days).

Average UV index in May
Kasama, Zambia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).