May weather forecast
Centenary, Zimbabwe

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Centenary, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of May observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.5°C (77.9°F), nearly identical to April's 26.1°C (79°F). Nightly readings in May display a noticeable downturn from daily highs, with the average low-temperature registering a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 3.2 rainfall days, in May, Centenary aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Centenary, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.7 days and collects up to 636mm (25.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Centenary, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:29 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Centenary. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Centenary in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and a low-temperature of 11.9°C (53.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.
What is the last month it rains?
May is the last month it rains. During 3.2 rainfall days, in May, Centenary aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Centenary have in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 20min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Centenary, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:29 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Centenary have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average temperature in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average pressure in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average wind speed in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average humidity in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).

Average rainfall in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (190mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall days in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average sunshine days in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2 days).

Average UV index in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average UV index in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • 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 May and June (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average cloud cover in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May - Centenary, Zimbabwe
Average visibility in May
Centenary, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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