May weather forecast
Herat, Afghanistan

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Weather in May

May announces the onset of summer in Herat Afghanistan, boasting even higher temperatures than the preceding months. Weather patterns feature moments of heat during the day while quickly cooling off in the evenings. For instance, on hotter days, temperatures peak at 28.1°C (82.6°F), while on cooler nights, it drops to around 16.8°C (62.2°F). Rainfall practically disappears, only about 5mm (0.2") is expected, indicating the start of the dry summer months. This dry condition, coupled with longer sunshine durations, makes May a sun-seeker's paradise.

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 21.9°C (71.4°F) in April to a warm 28.1°C (82.6°F). During the month of May, Herat anticipates a mean low-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 28%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 3.5 rainfall days, in May, Herat aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Herat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 50 days and collects up to 144mm (5.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Herat, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:27 +0430.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 12.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Herat during May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Herat, is 28.1°C (82.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.8°C (62.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Herat, the average relative humidity in May is 28%.

What is the last month it rains?

May is the last month it rains. During 3.5 rainfall days, in May, Herat aggregates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Herat, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Herat have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:27 +0430.

How many hours of sunshine does Herat have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 12.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average temperature in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average high temperature in May: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°C).

Average pressure in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average pressure in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average pressure in May: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average wind speed in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average humidity in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average humidity in May: 28%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (16%).

Average rainfall in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average rainfall in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average rainfall days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (0 days).

Average snowfall in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average snowfall in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average snowfall days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average sunshine days in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (18.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average UV index in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average cloud cover in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Herat, Afghanistan

Average visibility in May - Herat, Afghanistan
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

Herat, Afghanistan

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