May weather forecastMkanda, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Mkanda, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average low of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

Entering May, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from April's 25.6°C (78.1°F). Throughout the month of May, Mkanda witnesses an average temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mkanda, in May, during 7.1 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mkanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 873mm (34.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mkanda are January, April through June and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Mkanda, in May, the average high-temperature is 25.3°C (77.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

In Mkanda, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

In Mkanda, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 29min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

In Mkanda, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.9h.

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

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

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Long-term

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

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

25.6°C

25.3°C

24.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.9km/h

11.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.3

25.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average high temperature in May: 25.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.5°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average wind speed in May: 10.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (217mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mkanda, 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 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Mkanda, 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, April, May, June and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Mkanda, Zambia

Average visibility in May: 9km

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