Rwanda Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Rwanda experiences its long rainy season, which lasts from February to May. May is one of the wettest months of the year, with an average precipitation of 183 mm and a 32.3% chance of precipitation. The country receives around 26 days of rainfall in May, with rain being the most common type of precipitation. The average temperature in Rwanda in May is 21.9°C (71.4°F), with highs reaching 26.4°C (79.5°F) and lows dropping to 17.8°C (64.0°F). The average humidity is 72.6%, and there is a moderate average wind speed of 16.6 km/h (10.3 mph). The skies are partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 59.5%. May is the beginning of the dry season in terms of the country’s agricultural calendar, and it marks an important time for farmers to prepare their fields for the upcoming growing season. Despite the rainy weather, May is also a popular time for tourists to visit Rwanda to experience its vibrant culture and natural beauty.
What is the temperature in Rwanda in May?
Average air temperature in Rwanda is 21.9°C (71.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Rwanda feels like 21.9°C (71.4°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 26.4°C (79.5°F) and feels like 26.5°C (79.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 17.8°C (64°F) which feels like 17.8°C (64°F).
How hot is Rwanda in May?
The hot temperature in May in Rwanda rises to 28°C (82.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.6% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 28.6 °C (83.5°F). The average maximum temp in Rwanda is 26.4°C (83.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Rwanda in May?
The coldest temp in Rwanda in May drops to 14.4°C (57.9°F) during the cold nights. With 16.6km/h (10.3mph) winds and 72.6% humidity it feels like 14.4°C (57.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 17.8°C (64°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Rwanda in May?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Rwanda in May averaging 1.83 mm of precipitation. Rwanda has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Rwanda throughout May?
Rwanda has 1.83 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Rwanda windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Rwanda during May is 16.6km/h (10.3mph) and average windgust is 12.5km/h (7.8mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 24.1km/h (15mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Rwanda in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Rwanda.
What are the humidity levels in Rwanda in May?
The average humidity levels in Rwanda in May are 72.6%. Daily humidity levels in Rwanda range from 60.5% to 93.5% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Rwanda in May?
Rwanda has 12 hours 01 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Rwanda in May is at 5:55:49 and the sunset is at 17:57:28.
What is the cloud coverage in Rwanda in May?
Clouds cover 59.5% of the sky on average throughout May in Rwanda. The cloud coverage ranges from 35.3% to 83% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Rwanda?
The average UV index in Rwanda is 9.2 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Rwanda in May?
The average solar radiation is 252.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Rwanda during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 33.9 W/m2 to 295.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Rwanda?
The average solar energy during May in Rwanda is 21.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3 MJ/m2, to 25.6 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Rwanda in May?
Yes, there is a 30% risk for severe weather in Rwanda in May.
What is the air pressure in Rwanda in May?
On average the air pressure in Rwanda in May is 1020.8 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1019.6 mb to 1022.7 mb.
What is the visibility in Rwanda in May?
The average daylight visibility in Rwanda in May is 10.1 km (6.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.3 km (5.2 miles) to 12.9 km (8 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Rwanda in May?
The average dew point in Rwanda during May is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
Where is the data for Rwanda climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Rwanda in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- KIGALI INTERNATIONAL, RW
- HRYR