May weather forecast
Mapiri, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mapiri, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.9°C (55.2°F) and an average high of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

Mapiri experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F) with the onset of May, subtly varied from April's 24.8°C (76.6°F). An average nighttime temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F) is recorded during May.

Humidity

In Mapiri, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Mapiri, during May, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 642mm (25.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Mapiri, Zambia, is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:43 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and a low-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Mapiri, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Mapiri, during May, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 24min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
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 17:43 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Mapiri have in May?
In Mapiri, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.
What are the months with 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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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
Mapiri, 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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