May weather forecast
Dekar, Botswana

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Dekar, Botswana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and an average low of 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Temperature

May's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), barely different from April's 27.8°C (82°F). The nighttime temperature during May exhibits a clear drop from daytime highs, settling at a mild 13.6°C (56.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 36%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 1.3 days. Throughout May, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 329mm (12.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
The high-temperature during May is 26.2°C (79.2°F) and the low-temperature is 13.6°C (56.5°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 36%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Dekar, in May, during 1.3 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Dekar have in May?
The average day length in May is 11h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:57 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Dekar have in May?
In Dekar, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Dekar, Botswana.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (34.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (23.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average humidity in May: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (21%).

Average rainfall in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average rainfall in May: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January and December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average cloud cover in May: 5

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Dekar, Botswana
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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