May weather forecast
Shamva, Zimbabwe

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Weather in May

May's weather brings a pronounced change in Shamva, Zimbabwe, with the temperature dropping comfortably. The rainfall is markedly reduced to a mere 6mm (0.24"), marking the onset of the dry season. As the days pass by, residents notice the decrease in daylight hours. Despite these changes, balmy winds continue to whip through Shamva. Clear skies dominate the month, accompanied by a lower UV index for safer outdoor activities.

Temperature

The high-temperature average in May for Shamva is a still moderately hot 25.4°C (77.7°F), staying closely aligned with April's conditions. Shamva encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 12°C (53.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Shamva is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Shamva, Zimbabwe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137 days and collects up to 700mm (27.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of May, in Shamva, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Shamva are May through August, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

UV index

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Shamva, Zimbabwe. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Feb 19, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shamva in May?

In May, in Shamva, the average high-temperature is 25.4°C (77.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 12°C (53.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Shamva?

In Shamva, Zimbabwe, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

How many days does it rain in May in Shamva?

In May, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shamva have in May?

In May, the average day length is 11h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Shamva?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, in Shamva, Zimbabwe, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:26 CAT.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Shamva?

May through August, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Shamva have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Shamva, Zimbabwe, is 7.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shamva?

April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Shamva, Zimbabwe.

How high is the UV index in May in Shamva?

In Shamva, Zimbabwe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average temperature in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average pressure in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average pressure in May: 1019mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average wind speed in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average humidity in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average humidity in May: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (44%).

Average rainfall in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (194mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average rainfall days in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
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: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average sunshine days in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

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

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average cloud cover in May - Shamva, Zimbabwe
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Shamva, Zimbabwe

Average visibility in May - Shamva, 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).

Shamva, Zimbabwe

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