May weather forecastMacha, Zambia
May
Weather in May
May signals the arrival of a cold snap, with the lowest temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) experienced so far in the year. This period witnesses almost negligible rainfall, setting the stage for an extended dry season. Cloud coverage continues to decrease, leading to an increase in sunshine. People are treated to a longer span of clear, cloudless skies. As a result, May ushers in a cooler phase complemented by brilliant sunlight as one moves further into the dry season in Macha.Temperature
On the advent of May, Macha's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F) from April's 25.2°C (77.4°F). Throughout May, Macha witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Macha is 63%.Rainfall
In Macha, during May, the rain falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 574mm (22.6") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 11h and 21min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:47 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
January, May through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Macha, 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 (22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average humidity in May: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average rainfall in May: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (156mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 24min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).
- 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 June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and December (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Macha, 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, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Macha, Zambia
- Average cloud cover in May: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Macha, 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).
