May weather forecastMakalamabedi, Botswana

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Makalamabedi, Botswana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low of 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Temperature

Makalamabedi experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F) in May, closely aligned with April's 29.9°C (85.8°F). A noticeable downturn in temperature characterizes the May nights in Makalamabedi, averaging at a mild 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

In Makalamabedi, Botswana, rain does not fall in May, July and August.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Makalamabedi is 11h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:51 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

May through July, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Makalamabedi, is 28.2°C (82.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

May, July and August are months without rainfall.

In May, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.

The average day length in May is 11h and 9min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:51 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average high temperature in May: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (36.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March, April and May (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (22%).

Average rainfall in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in May: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (82mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Makalamabedi, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Makalamabedi, 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).