Zambia Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
May is the first month of the dry season in Zambia, and the country begins to cool down after the wet summer months. The average daily temperature is 19.7°C (67.4°F), with highs of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and lows of 12.6°C (54.7°F). It is generally clear with a slight breeze, and there is no recorded rainfall throughout the month.
What is the temperature in Zambia in May?
Average air temperature in Zambia is 19.7°C (67.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Zambia feels like 19.6°C (67.2°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.6°C (81.7°F) and feels like 26.9°C (80.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12.6°C (54.7°F) which feels like 12.6°C (54.7°F).
How hot is Zambia in May?
The hot temperature in May in Zambia rises to 30°C (86°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 54.6% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 28.8 °C (83.8°F). The average maximum temp in Zambia is 27.6°C (83.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Zambia in May?
The coldest temp in Zambia in May drops to 11°C (51.8°F) during the cold nights. With 20.8km/h (12.9mph) winds and 54.6% humidity it feels like 11°C (51.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12.6°C (54.7°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Zambia in May?
No, it does not rain in Zambia in May.
Is Zambia windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Zambia during May is 20.8km/h (12.9mph) and average windgust is 39.6km/h (24.6mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 27.7km/h (17.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Zambia in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East direction in Zambia.
What are the humidity levels in Zambia in May?
The average humidity levels in Zambia in May are 54.6%. Daily humidity levels in Zambia range from 45.6% to 62% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Zambia in May?
Zambia has 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Zambia in May is at 6:21:36 and the sunset is at 17:45:35.
What is the cloud coverage in Zambia in May?
Clouds cover 18.3% of the sky on average throughout May in Zambia. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.1% to 61.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Zambia?
The average UV index in Zambia is 8.4 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 8 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Zambia in May?
The average solar radiation is 241.8 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Zambia during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 186 W/m2 to 262.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Zambia?
The average solar energy during May in Zambia is 20.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 16.1 MJ/m2, to 22.7 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Zambia in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Zambia in May.
What is the air pressure in Zambia in May?
On average the air pressure in Zambia in May is 1020.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1016.7 mb to 1022.3 mb.
What is the visibility in Zambia in May?
The average daylight visibility in Zambia in May is 16.7 km (10.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12.4 km (7.7 miles) to 24.8 km (15.4 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Zambia in May?
The average dew point in Zambia during May is 9.2°C (48.6°F).
Where is the data for Zambia climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Zambia in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- KAFUE POLDER, ZA
- LUSAKA INTERNATIONAL, ZA
- LUSAKA CITY, ZA
- MOUNT MAKULU, ZA
- FLKK