May weather forecastGwanda, Zimbabwe
May
Weather in May
A climate transition marks the month of May in Gwanda, Zimbabwe. The climate becomes significantly colder and drier compared to the earlier months. A notable point is that rainfall drops to a hardly measurable 1mm (0.04") over 1.8 days, indicating the arrival of the dry winter season. Substantially lower night temperatures make this period chiller than the previous month. Sunrises arrive later, and sunsets come earlier, wrapping everything under a cold blanket.Temperature
Transitioning into May, Gwanda experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Gwanda encounters a steady low-temperature average of 12.8°C (55°F) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 53%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are May through September Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Gwanda is 11h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:30 CAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in May: 24.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in May: 1019.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in May: 11.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in May: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (36%).
Average rainfall in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in May: 1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (76mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June, July, August and September (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).
Average UV index in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Gwanda, Zimbabwe
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
