May weather forecastKaroi, Zimbabwe

May

Weather in May

May in Karoi sees a drop in rainfall to just 10mm (0.39"), indicating the onset of the dry season. These conditions allow for more predictable planning of activities and events. Declining temperatures, coupled with decreasing humidity, pave the way for the city's transition into winter. The cooler climate makes the exploration of Karoi’s magnificent landscapes and vibrant wildlife a delight. Stargazing enthusiasts should exploit the clear, cloudless skies to catch a glimpse of heavenly celestial bodies.

Temperature

The beginning of May in Karoi reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.4°C (75.9°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. An average nighttime temperature of 12.8°C (55°F) is recorded during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Karoi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 845mm (33.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:34 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are February through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Karoi, records 24.4°C (75.9°F), while the low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

In May, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Karoi, the average day length in May is 11h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:34 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

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

In Karoi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (219mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (0.5 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 18min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (0.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Karoi, 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 February, March, April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Karoi, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Karoi, 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).