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Nzega Weather in May

Nzega in May

The short of it: Nzega in May averages a high of 22 °C (72 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 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 22° · low 13° · rain 116 mm · daylight 12 h 0 min

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

May in Nzega brings afternoons near 22° and nights around 13°, with about 116 mm of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Nzega: highs scarcely reach 22°, nights fall to 13°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 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, Nzega runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Gikongoro, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Nzega, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 62 mm less rain
Versus June
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GikongoroSouthern Province3 km NE22°13°116 mm
ButareSouthern Province24 km ESE24°15°87 mm
NyanzaSouthern Province26 km ENE24°15°100 mm
RuhangoSouthern Province38 km NE25°15°101 mm
KarambiWestern Province39 km WNW22°13°116 mm
MahembeWestern Province40 km NW22°13°105 mm
CyatoWestern Province42 km WNW22°13°108 mm
GitesiWestern Province44 km NNW24°14°88 mm

The Almanac · Nzega Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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The dead of winter in Nzega: highs scarcely reach 22°, nights fall to 13°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Nzega by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°13°108 mm7 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
February23°13°105 mm7 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦✦
March23°13°123 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April23°13°178 mm6 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
May22°13°116 mm5 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
June23°12°23 mm7 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
July24°12°11 mm6 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°13°37 mm8 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°73 mm6 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
October24°13°101 mm6 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦
November23°13°124 mm7 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
December23°13°125 mm6 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nzega in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nzega in May?

Days average 22 °C (72 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. The dead of winter in Nzega: highs scarcely reach 22°, nights fall to 13°. Wet spells are common — about 116 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nzega?

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

How long are the days in Nzega in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Nzega in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nzega in May?

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

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