May weather forecastSiavonga, Zambia

Weather in May

May rolls in with a considerable shift in weather patterns, experiencing a drop in temperatures to a lower limit of 15°C (59°F). Coupled with minimal rainfall of 5mm (0.2"), it marks the commencement of Siavonga's dry season. The sun continues to illuminate the city generously with a daylight duration of 11.3 hours. As the rainfall recedes, visitors are greeted with an ideal weather to indulge in outdoor activities. In Siavonga, the manifestation of May indicates drier days and cooler evenings.

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29°C (84.2°F), barely different from April's 31°C (87.8°F). May nights in Siavonga bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1 rainfall days, in May, Siavonga aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Siavonga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 69 days and collects up to 780mm (30.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 17:39 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May, July through October, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 8 during May translates into the following guidance:
Always stay safe. Unprotected skin and eyes can get damaged rapidly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.