May weather forecast
Songea, Tanzania

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Weather in May

Moving into May, Songea enjoys a more pronounced decrease in rainfall and humidity. The city's weather becomes drier with the daylight hours slightly reduced. Marked by the lowest low temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F), May counts as a relatively cooler month than its predecessors. The cityscape exhibits clearer skies and longer sunshine hours. The dramatic fall in precipitation indicates the commencement of the drier half of the year in Songea.

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature is a still warm 23.9°C (75°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. In the month of May, the temperature in Songea generally rests at an average low of 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Songea is 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Songea, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Songea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.3 days and collects up to 955mm (37.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Songea, Tanzania, is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Songea are January, March through July and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Songea in May?

In May, in Songea, the average high-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Songea?

In May, the average relative humidity in Songea is 84%.

How much does it rain in Songea in May?

In Songea, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Songea?

In May, the average day length in Songea is 11h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Songea?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:21 EAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Songea have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Songea is 7.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Songea?

The months with the lowest UV index in Songea, Tanzania, are January, March through July and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Songea?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Songea is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average temperature in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average pressure in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average wind speed in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average humidity in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average rainfall in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (205mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.1 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (2.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average UV index in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, August, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Songea, Tanzania

Average visibility in May - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in May: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (6km).

Songea, Tanzania

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