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Nyamata Weather in May

Nyamata in May

The short of it: Nyamata in May averages a high of 26 °C (79 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 26° · low 16° · rain 81 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nyamata an average May high of 26°, a low of 16° and some 81 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Nyamata runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Ruhuha, 15 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

May in Nyamata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 57 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RuhuhaEastern Province15 km SW26°16°86 mm
MuginaSouthern Province25 km WNW26°16°88 mm
NderaKigali28 km N26°16°84 mm
KigaliKigali30 km NNW26°16°93 mm
Kamuhanda / RuyenziSouthern Province32 km NW26°16°88 mm
RuhangoSouthern Province39 km W25°15°101 mm
KirundoKirundo43 km S26°16°82 mm
RwamaganaEastern Province43 km NE26°16°69 mm

The Almanac · Nyamata Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Nyamata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°16°66 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
February27°16°72 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
March27°16°94 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April26°16°138 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦
May26°16°81 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
June27°15°17 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°15°5.0 mm8 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°16°21 mm8 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°16°46 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
October28°16°79 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November26°16°111 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
December27°16°82 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nyamata in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nyamata in May?

Days average 26 °C (79 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 26°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 81 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nyamata?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Nyamata in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Nyamata in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nyamata in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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