May weather forecast
Tafara, Zimbabwe

May

Weather in May

May brings about more noticeable changes with the start of winter. While the maximum temperature dips further from 24.4°C (75.9°F) in April to 23.7°C (74.7°F), rainfall is characteristically low. The climate conditions further diversify with a drop in relative humidity, making May one of the driest months of the year. The wind speed also somewhat decreases, and the cloud cover dips noticeably. The daylight hours shorten, indicating the start of shorter days and longer nights.

Temperature

Tafara starts May with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from April. Tafara observes a substantial disparity between daytime high and the average low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Tafara, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 124.6 rainfall days, and 538mm (21.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 10.6°C (51.1°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity in Tafara is 64%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Tafara, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Tafara have in May?
In Tafara, the average day length in May is 11h and 17min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Tafara, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In Tafara, Zimbabwe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average temperature in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average pressure in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average wind speed in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average humidity in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (39%).

Average rainfall in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (151mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average rainfall days in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average sunshine days in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average UV index in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average cloud cover in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May - Tafara, Zimbabwe
Average visibility in May
Tafara, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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