May weather forecastSelous, Zimbabwe

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Selous, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.4°C (79.5°F) and min 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

May ushers in an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.4°C (79.5°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. In May, Selous endures a notable temperature shift from day to night, with lows averaging at a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Selous, Zimbabwe, during May, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Selous, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 608mm (23.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:29 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Selous. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Selous experiences an average high-temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F) and a low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

In May, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 16min.

On the first day of May in Selous, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 17:29 CAT.

In Selous, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average high temperature in May: 26.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (24.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Selous, 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 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Selous, 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
Selous, Zimbabwe

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Selous, 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).