May weather forecast
Mzimba, Malawi

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in May

May in Mzimba is characterized by a strengthening of the dry season initiated in April. A noticeable further decrease in the minimum and maximum temperatures can be observed. This month continues the dominant dry weather pattern, accompanied by falling humidity levels and reduction in cloud cover. With clear skies, visibility tends to improve further and sunshine hours start increasing. Wind speed continues its previous upward trend in May.

Temperature

The advent of May in Mzimba presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.2°C (73.8°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. May's nights observe an average temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mzimba, Malawi, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Mzimba, in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mzimba, Malawi, there are 181.3 rainfall days, and 1143mm (45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mzimba, Malawi, is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mzimba is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mzimba are January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 6, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Mzimba?

Mzimba in May has an average high-temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Mzimba?

In May, the average relative humidity in Mzimba is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Mzimba?

In Mzimba, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Mzimba?

The average day length in May is 11h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Mzimba?

On the first day of May in Mzimba, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:27 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mzimba?

In Mzimba, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mzimba?

January through July and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Mzimba.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Mzimba?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mzimba is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average temperature in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average pressure in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average wind speed in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average humidity in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average rainfall in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (316mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average rainfall days in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average sunshine days in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average UV index in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average cloud cover in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Mzimba, Malawi

Average visibility in May - Mzimba, Malawi
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (7km).

Mzimba, Malawi

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location