May weather forecastHwange, Zimbabwe
May
Weather in May
The advent of May announces winter's arrival in Hwange, Zimbabwe, with a pronounced drop in temperature and negligible rainfall of merely 2mm (0.08"). As the cool air sets in, the city embraces the cold with grace. With the arrival of winter, daylight hours reduce further, yet the city's charm remains unscathed. The low humidity levels and comfortable wind speeds create a pleasant environment. In Hwange, May is a month of tranquillity, adorned with crisp air and clear skies.Temperature
Hwange experiences a transition to a still moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of May, not greatly differing from April's 27.9°C (82.2°F). Hwange registers a significant drop in temperature in May, with average nighttime lows of 13.3°C (55.9°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 53%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 1.9 days. Throughout May, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hwange, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.1 days and collects up to 464mm (18.27") of precipitation.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:44 CAT.
Sunshine
May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average high temperature in May: 26.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (35°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is November (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average pressure in May: 1018.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and May (7.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average humidity in May: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are September, 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
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in May
Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
