The climate in Tshikapa during May can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Tshikapa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.5°C 88.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.9°C 66°F |
Average temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 66 mm 2.6 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 26.9°C 80.3°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 4.7kph 3 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Tshikapa with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Tshikapa in May 2024.
Hottest month: | March | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | July | 6mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
Wettest month: | November | 234mm 9.2ins |