May weather forecast
Nakonde, Zambia

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Weather in May

May in Nakonde brings a big transition in the weather. The month's rainfall reduces to a mere 3mm (0.12"), nearly negligible compared to April's precipitation of 42mm (1.65"). Accompanied by a decrease in humidity, the weather turns significantly dryer. Therefore, the overall climate becomes cooler and more comfortable. With a considerable decrease in cloud cover, a perfect blue sky dominates May’s weather in Nakonde.

Temperature

May's advent in Nakonde presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Nakonde's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Nakonde is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nakonde, in May, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Nakonde, there are 149.5 rainfall days, and 976mm (38.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nakonde, Zambia, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of May, in Nakonde, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Nakonde is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Feb 19, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | Resources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Nakonde in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Nakonde, is 23°C (73.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Nakonde?

The average relative humidity in May in Nakonde is 84%.

How many days does it rain in May in Nakonde?

In May, in Nakonde, Zambia, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Nakonde?

In May, the average day length in Nakonde, Zambia, is 11h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Nakonde?

On the first day of May in Nakonde, Zambia, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Nakonde?

In Nakonde, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nakonde?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Nakonde?

In Nakonde, Zambia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average temperature in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average high temperature in May: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average pressure in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average wind speed in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.8km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average humidity in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (54%).

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Average rainfall in May
Nakonde, Zambia

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (257mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average rainfall days in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are September and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average sunshine days in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average UV index in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average cloud cover in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Nakonde, Zambia

Average visibility in May - Nakonde, Zambia
  • Average visibility in May: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (6km).

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