May weather forecastMachaneng, Botswana

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Machaneng, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), closely following the temperature pattern of April. In the month of May, Machaneng's average low-temperature falls to a fresh 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In Machaneng, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.

Rainfall

In Machaneng, during May, the rain falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Machaneng, there are 88.8 rainfall days, and 328mm (12.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Machaneng, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:31 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are May through July, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Machaneng, is 24.6°C (76.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In Machaneng, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.

In Machaneng, in May, during 2.1 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In May, the average day length in Machaneng is 11h and 0min.

On the first day of May in Machaneng, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:31 CAT.

May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Machaneng.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Machaneng, Botswana.

In Machaneng, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in May: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (16.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (85mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in May: 28 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Machaneng, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Machaneng, 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).