May weather forecast
Sakamena, Madagascar

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Sakamena, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Temperature

The initiation of May records an average high-temperature of a still warm 24.3°C (75.7°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. During the nights in May, Sakamena experiences a consistent average temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Sakamena, Madagascar, in May, during 7.8 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 647mm (25.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sakamena, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:18 EAT.

Sunshine

In Sakamena, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
In May, in Sakamena, the average high-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.7°C (56.7°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 73%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Sakamena, during May, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length in Sakamena is 11h and 0min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:18 EAT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Sakamena, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average temperature in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average pressure in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average wind speed in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (10.8km/h).

Average humidity in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average humidity in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (51%).

Average rainfall in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average rainfall in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (192mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average rainfall days in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (2.4 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average sunshine days in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average UV index in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average cloud cover in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May - Sakamena, Madagascar
Average visibility in May
Sakamena, Madagascar
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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