May weather forecast
Mumbwa, Zambia

May

Weather in May

The weather in Mumbwa in May is distinctly dry, marking the continuation of the dry season. Characterized by a further drop in temperatures and a complete absence of rainfall, May signals the beginning of the cold weather this year. Uncharacteristic of many other months, May records no rainfall at all. Transitioning to June, the weather conditions remain fairly consistent, but witness a further slight drop in temperature. The absence of rain and the gentle temperatures make May a mild month, but at the same time marking the intensification of the dry season.

Temperature

Mumbwa marks the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), hardly different from April's 25.9°C (78.6°F). A considerable shift from the daytime highs is observed during May nights, with an average low of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 3.2 rainfall days, in May, Mumbwa aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 896mm (35.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In Mumbwa, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mumbwa are January, May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
In May, in Mumbwa, the average high-temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 64%.
What is the last month it rains?
May is the last month it rains. During 3.2 rainfall days, in May, Mumbwa aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Mumbwa have in May?
The average day length in May is 11h and 25min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Mumbwa, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Mumbwa have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average temperature in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average pressure in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and November (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average wind speed in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average humidity in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

Average rainfall in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average rainfall in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (237mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average rainfall days in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mumbwa, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average sunshine days in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average UV index in May
Mumbwa, 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 and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average cloud cover in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May - Mumbwa, Zambia
Average visibility in May
Mumbwa, Zambia
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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