Butare Weather in May

What's the weather like in Butare (Southern Province) in May 2024?

The climate in Butare during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the fall / autumn in Butare and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

Butare weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24°C 75.1°F
Nightly temperature 13.5°C 56.2°F
Average temperature 18.7°C 65.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 120 mm 4.7 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Butare with around 120mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Butare

Butare average temperature in May

May rainfall

Butare average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Butare average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Butare in May 2024.

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Butare weather stats

Butare weather statistics
Hottest month: August 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: June 24.2°C 75.6°F
Wettest month: April 208mm 8.2ins
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