May weather forecastBikita, Zimbabwe

May weather forecast for Bikita, Zimbabwe: On the last day of May, in Bikita, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:21 CAT. In Bikita, during May, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

May

Weather in May

May ushers in a drier climate characteristic, exemplified by a decline in rainfall to a mere 7mm (0.28"). The temperatures are noted to gradually start dipping down with nights becoming progressively colder. The climate becomes more predictable due to an increase in barometric pressure, hitting an average of 1020mb. Comparatively, the daylight hours are reduced with less than 11.2 hours of sunshine per day. However, the visibility reaches an impressive 9km (5.6mi), providing excellent conditions for all types of outdoor activities.

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 24.1°C (75.4°F), subtly different from April's 25.1°C (77.2°F). A significant temperature decrease to an average a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F) characterizes Bikita's nighttime temperatures during May.

Humidity

In Bikita, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Bikita, in May, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 434mm (17.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of May, in Bikita, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:21 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

February through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

In Bikita, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.1°C (75.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Bikita, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

In Bikita, during May, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:21 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index are February through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bikita is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in May: 1020mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Bikita, Zimbabwe

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (8km).