May weather forecastKitwe, Zambia
May
Weather in May
May brings a considerable amount of sunshine to Kitwe, as the city enters its dry season. The city's climate moves away from the wet conditions of April, shedding most of its humidity and rainfall. This month sees drastic reduction in the number of rainfall days to 5.3 and a drop in rainfall levels to 6mm (0.24"). With increasing daylight hours, and less cloud cover, visibility improves significantly. The trend of decreasing rainfall and rising temperatures is carried on into the next month, June.Temperature
During May, Kitwe records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.6°C (78.1°F), marking a slight divergence from April's 25.8°C (78.4°F). During May, Kitwe reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 12.8°C (55°F).Humidity
In Kitwe, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains. During 5.3 rainfall days, in May, Kitwe aggregates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Kitwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154 days and collects up to 929mm (36.57") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.
Sunshine
In Kitwe, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through June, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average high temperature in May: 25.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and June (25.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average pressure in May: 1017.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average rainfall in May: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Kitwe, 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 January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Kitwe, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in May: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Kitwe, 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 and March (6km).
