May weather forecast
Burundi

May signifies the transition period between the long rainy season and the short dry season in Burundi. The month starts with the continuation of the rainy season, with high precipitation levels similar to April, ranging from 170mm (6.69") to 200mm (7.87"). As the month progresses, however, there is a gradual decrease in rainfall, hinting at the upcoming dry season.

Temperatures in May fluctuate between 20°C (68°F) and 23°C (73.4°F) on average. Similar to the previous months, the central plateau region and other high-altitude areas can experience slightly cooler conditions. In cities like Gitega, the temperature might drop to 17°C (62.6°F) during the first half of the month due to persistent rainfall.

In contrast, the city of Bujumbura, near Lake Tanganyika, continues to enjoy warmer conditions, with temperatures averaging between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). Despite its warmer climate, Bujumbura also witnesses a significant amount of rainfall in May, particularly during the first half of the month.

Compared to April, May sees a decrease in rainfall towards the second half of the month. The weather remains warm, but the level of humidity starts to reduce as the rainfall lessens. The cloud cover also begins to decrease, paving the way for more sunlight.

By the end of May, the shift to the short dry season becomes evident as rainfall levels drop significantly, signaling a period of relatively drier and clearer weather in the months to come.

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• Bujumbura - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Bujumbura are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. The months with the lowest UV index in Bujumbura are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Bururi - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Bururi are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Bururi, Burundi, in May, during 26 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Makamba - May »
  In Makamba, Burundi, in May, during 26 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Makamba sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:56.
• Karuzi - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Karuzi, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:55 CAT. In Karuzi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 275.9 days and collects up to 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation.
• Muramvya - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Muramvya are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Muramvya, Burundi.
• Gitega - May »
  Gitega's temperature records reveal May as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and lows of 13.4°C (56.1°F). Temperature records in Gitega mark May as the coldest month, with highs averaging 21.3°C (70.3°F) and lows at 13.4°C (56.1°F).
• Ngozi - May »
  May, with an average high of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and a low of 13.3°C (55.9°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Ngozi. The months with the lowest UV index in Ngozi are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Muyinga - May »
  In Muyinga in May, during 27.2 rainfall days, 166mm (6.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Muyinga there are 275.9 rainfall days, and 1662mm (65.43") of precipitation is accumulated.
• Mwaro - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Mwaro are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. May in Mwaro shows temperatures ranging between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F) and indicates the arrival of the monsoon with a sizable reduction in rainfall from 196mm (7.72") to 105mm (4.13").
• Bubanza - May »
  May, noted for its average high-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F), is considered the coldest month in Bubanza. The months with the lowest UV index in Bubanza are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
• Ruyigi - May »
  May is the coldest month of the year in Ruyigi registering average temperatures as high as 21.3°C (70.3°F) and as low as 13.4°C (56.1°F). In Ruyigi during May, the rain falls for 26 days and regularly aggregates up to 105mm (4.13") of precipitation.
• Kirundo - May »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Kirundo are January through June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. In Kirundo, May is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low of 14.6°C (58.3°F).