May weather forecastKhanyeng, Botswana
May
Weather in May
Moving into May, the cool weather of autumn is fully felt with a significant dip in high temperatures, helping residents acclimatize to the oncoming winter. Cloud coverage decreases noticeably, resulting in clear, sunny skies despite the reduced temperatures. Windspeed picks up a bit. Rain becomes a rarity, with drizzle likely rather than heavy showers. Gradually dwindling daylight hours mark the progression toward winter solstice.Temperature
May's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.3°C (77.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. During the May nights, an average temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F) is observed in Khanyeng.Humidity
In Khanyeng, Botswana, the average relative humidity in May is 33%.Rainfall
In Khanyeng, during May, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. In Khanyeng, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54.4 days and collects up to 161mm (6.34") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Khanyeng, Botswana, is 10h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:46 CAT.
Sunshine
The months with the least sunshine in Khanyeng are May and June, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average high temperature in May: 25.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 14.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average pressure in May: 1019.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (18km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (14.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average humidity in May: 33%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, April and June (37%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (20%).
Average rainfall in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average rainfall in May: 3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average sunshine days in May: 28.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are November and December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Khanyeng, Botswana
- Average cloud cover in May: 6
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in May
Khanyeng, 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).
