May weather forecast
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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Weather in May

Continuing the trend, May brings a further reduction in temperatures, transforming the daytime warmth into a more moderate range. Paired with a significant drop in relative humidity to 55%, the weather may feel drier than previous months. Rainfall becomes a rare occurrence, highlighting it as one of the year's driest months. Sunshine hours continue to stay within the same range, ensuring enough daylight to plan outdoor activities. In essence, May's weather encapsulates the early onset of cooler months and a drier climate in Bulawayo.

Temperature

With May's arrival, Bulawayo's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F), marking little difference from April's 24.9°C (76.8°F). May nights showcase a dramatic shift from daytime highs to an average temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In Bulawayo, during May, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.6 days and collects up to 274mm (10.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bulawayo, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:33 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

February, April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Bulawayo, is 23.6°C (74.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 55%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bulawayo, during May, the rain falls for 1.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 11h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bulawayo?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:33 CAT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bulawayo have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Bulawayo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average temperature in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9°C).

Average pressure in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in May: 12.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in May: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.9 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in May - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (9km).

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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