May weather forecast
Lusaka, Zambia

Beautiful lion cubs on the banks of a lake in Lusaka, Zambia
Beautiful lion cubs on the banks of a lake in Lusaka, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May brings distinctive change with a sharp decrease in humidity to 69%, clearly distinguishing it from the preceding months. The cooling trend enhances, with nighttime temperatures falling to 12.9°C (55.2°F). Despite this, daytime highs remain in quite a warm range, preserving a balance in thermal conditions. Both the number of rainy days and the amount of rainfall fall further highlighting the increasingly dry conditions. Light breezes circumvent the city, contributing to the refreshing feel of this transition month.

Temperature

Lusaka's May showcases an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), hardly distinct from April's 24.8°C (76.6°F). Lusaka, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Lusaka, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lusaka is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lusaka is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, April through July, 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 ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
The high-temperature during May is 24.3°C (75.7°F) and the low-temperature is 12.9°C (55.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Lusaka, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Lusaka, in May, during 4.7 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Lusaka have in May?
The average day length in May in Lusaka is 11h and 24min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Lusaka?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:42 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Lusaka have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
January, April 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 Lusaka?
In Lusaka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Lusaka, 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 (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (13.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (176mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lusaka, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Lusaka, Zambia
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).

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