May weather forecastMkushi, Zambia

May

Weather in May

May brings about changes in the weather pattern of Mkushi as it marks the transition towards the drier months ahead. There's a dramatic decrease in rainfall from 17mm (0.67") in April to 5mm (0.2") in May. The significant drop reflects that Mkushi is welcoming the dry season, characterized by low rainfall and a comfortable level of humidity. Clear skies dominate the weather, providing excellent conditions for stargazing. Equally, May's calming nights and clear skies create a peaceful and refreshing ambiance throughout the month.

Temperature

Mkushi notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.4°C (74.1°F) in May, displaying minor variation from April. In Mkushi, an average nighttime temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) is expected during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mkushi, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 672mm (26.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mkushi, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:41 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

Mkushi in May has an average high-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Mkushi is 75%.

In May, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:41 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Mkushi is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Mkushi are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In Mkushi, Zambia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average wind speed
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average high temperature in May: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (37%).

Average rainfall in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (168mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mkushi, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Mkushi, 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, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Mkushi, Zambia

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).