Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Republic of the Congo with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Republic of the Congo in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Republic of the Congo with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Republic of the Congo will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Republic of the Congo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Republic of the Congo in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
131 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Republic of the Congo?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Republic of the Congo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Republic of the Congo in May
With 39°C, Republic of the Congo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Republic of the Congo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Republic of the Congo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Republic of the Congo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Republic of the Congo.
Daily UV Index in May in Republic of the Congo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Republic of the Congo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Republic of the Congo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Republic of the Congo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Republic of the Congo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Republic of the Congo
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Average Weather in Republic of the Congo by Month
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