May weather forecastBulawayo, Zimbabwe
May
Weather in May
Continuing the trend, May brings a further reduction in temperatures, transforming the daytime warmth into a more moderate range. Paired with a significant drop in relative humidity to 55%, the weather may feel drier than previous months. Rainfall becomes a rare occurrence, highlighting it as one of the year's driest months. Sunshine hours continue to stay within the same range, ensuring enough daylight to plan outdoor activities. In essence, May's weather encapsulates the early onset of cooler months and a drier climate in Bulawayo.Temperature
Bulawayo's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F), nearly identical to the prior month. Bulawayo anticipates a considerable drop in temperature at night in May, with an average low of 11.4°C (52.5°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 55%.Rainfall
In Bulawayo, in May, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.6 rainfall days, and 274mm (10.79") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Bulawayo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:33 CAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
February, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in May: 23.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).
Average pressure in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in May: 1019.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in May: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).
Average rainfall in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bulawayo, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in May: 27.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).
