Bukoba weather in May
In May, Bukoba sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 19°C, with 118 mm of rain across 20 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of May to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Bukoba's 6th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bukoba's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 19°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 118 mm
- 20 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:51 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Bukoba is city in Kagera, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical May day in Bukoba reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 19°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 24°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and on par with June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 |
| 3 | 25 | 19 |
| 4 | 25 | 19 |
| 5 | 25 | 19 |
| 6 | 25 | 19 |
| 7 | 25 | 19 |
| 8 | 25 | 19 |
| 9 | 25 | 19 |
| 10 | 25 | 19 |
| 11 | 25 | 19 |
| 12 | 25 | 19 |
| 13 | 25 | 19 |
| 14 | 25 | 19 |
| 15 | 25 | 19 |
| 16 | 25 | 19 |
| 17 | 25 | 19 |
| 18 | 25 | 19 |
| 19 | 25 | 19 |
| 20 | 25 | 19 |
| 21 | 25 | 19 |
| 22 | 25 | 19 |
| 23 | 25 | 19 |
| 24 | 25 | 18 |
| 25 | 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 25 | 18 |
| 27 | 25 | 18 |
| 28 | 25 | 18 |
| 29 | 25 | 18 |
| 30 | 25 | 18 |
| 31 | 25 | 18 |
Bukoba weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 19° | 120 | 21 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 19° | 114 | 18.8 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 19° | 151 | 22.4 | 12 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 25° / 19° | 186 | 24.6 | 12 | 4.2 |
| May | 25° / 19° | 118 | 20 | 11.9 | 5.2 |
| Jun | 25° / 18° | 47 | 9.4 | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 25° / 17° | 29 | 5 | 11.9 | 7.6 |
| Aug | 25° / 18° | 74 | 12.6 | 12 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 25° / 18° | 110 | 19.1 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 25° / 19° | 160 | 24.9 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 25° / 19° | 169 | 26.2 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 25° / 19° | 140 | 24.2 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 80 |
| 2 | 20 | 80 |
| 3 | 20 | 80 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 23 | 77 |
| 6 | 23 | 77 |
| 7 | 25 | 75 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 27 | 73 |
| 11 | 29 | 71 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 32 | 68 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 36 | 64 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 43 | 57 |
| 21 | 43 | 57 |
| 22 | 45 | 55 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 51 | 49 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 52 | 48 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Bukoba gets around 118 mm of rain over 20 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 64% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 80 |
| 2 | 80 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 79 |
| 5 | 78 |
| 6 | 78 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 76 |
| 10 | 75 |
| 11 | 73 |
| 12 | 72 |
| 13 | 70 |
| 14 | 68 |
| 15 | 66 |
| 16 | 65 |
| 17 | 63 |
| 18 | 61 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 56 |
| 22 | 54 |
| 23 | 52 |
| 24 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 46 |
| 29 | 45 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 83% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 83% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Muggy (%) | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 3 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 4 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 8 | 0 | 6 | 94 |
| 9 | 0 | 7 | 93 |
| 10 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 11 | 0 | 8 | 92 |
| 12 | 0 | 9 | 91 |
| 13 | 0 | 11 | 89 |
| 14 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 15 | 0 | 13 | 87 |
| 16 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 17 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 18 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 19 | 0 | 18 | 82 |
| 20 | 0 | 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 0 | 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 23 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 27 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 1 | 32 | 67 |
| 29 | 1 | 33 | 66 |
| 30 | 1 | 34 | 65 |
| 31 | 1 | 36 | 63 |
Wind in May
Winds average 9 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of May to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:51 AM to 6:52 AM, and sunset from 6:49 PM to 6:48 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:49 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:48 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:51 | 6:47 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:52 | 6:48 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 5.04 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.9 kWh/m² to a high of 5.88 kWh/m² in February across the year — May's 5.04 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Is May a good time to visit Bukoba?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Bukoba for sightseeing.
What to pack for Bukoba in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Bukoba sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 19°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 20 days see rain.
UV index in Bukoba in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bukoba peaks around March 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bukoba in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bukoba is worst in January — around 28 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.1× the cleanest month (April, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 24 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 20 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 24 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 20 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 26 | Moderate |
| Sep | 21 | Moderate |
| Oct | 16 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 20 | Moderate |
Where is Bukoba?
Bukoba sits at 1.3°S, 31.8°E, 1,149 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Katerero, 12 km away.
Topography around Bukoba
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bukoba.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bukoba has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 200 m around an average of 1,197 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 250 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 575 m.
The land around Bukoba is covered by trees (39%) and artificial surfaces (23%) within 3 km, water (40%), grassland (25%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and water (54%) and grassland (22%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bukoba (-1.3317°, 31.8122°, elevation 1,149 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).