May weather forecast
Harare, Zimbabwe

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The magnificent cityscape of Harare city, Zimbabwe
The magnificent cityscape of Harare city, Zimbabwe

Weather in May

May continues April's trend of drying, manifesting in an extreme scarcity of rain with only 4mm (0.16") total precipitation throughout the month. This month, temperatures fall further as the city fully transitions into the dry season. The weather retains a comfortable warmth under the more stable conditions courtesy of abundant daylight hours. May showcases a harmonious blend of pleasant temperatures, low rainfall, and plentiful sunshine, earning its status as an exemplary month of Harare’s dry season.

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Harare experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Despite soaring daytime temperatures, Harare registers a consistent average low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Harare, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Harare, 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 06:09 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) and a low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Harare, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 11h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Harare?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average UV index in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in May - Harare, 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
Harare, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in May - Harare, 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).

Harare, Zimbabwe

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