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Rumonge Weather in May

Rumonge in May

The short of it: Rumonge in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 19 °C (67 °F), with 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 56 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 19° · rain 66 mm · daylight 11 h 56 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Rumonge an average May high of 28°, a low of 19° and some 66 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 56 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Rumonge runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Bururi, 21 km to the E, is 7° cooler by day.

May in Rumonge, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 104 mm less rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 56 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BururiBururi21 km E21°13°91 mm
VyandaBururi23 km SE23°14°77 mm
MatanaBururi36 km NE22°12°74 mm
MakambaMakamba44 km ESE25°15°75 mm
KayogoroMakamba46 km SE25°15°75 mm
MabandaMakamba50 km SE25°15°78 mm
MangaBujumbura Rural52 km N22°13°87 mm
MugongomangaBujumbura Rural57 km NNE20°11°101 mm

The Almanac · Rumonge Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Rumonge by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°20°125 mm5 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
February28°20°106 mm6 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
March28°20°149 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April28°20°170 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
May28°19°66 mm8 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June28°18°11 mm9 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°17°3.0 mm10 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°18°8.0 mm10 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September30°20°28 mm9 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
October29°20°62 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
November28°20°113 mm6 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
December28°20°136 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rumonge in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rumonge in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 19 °C (67 °F), with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 28°, nights near 19°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rumonge?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Rumonge in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 56 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Rumonge in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rumonge in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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