May weather forecastMasunga, Botswana

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Masunga, Botswana, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

May brings a marginal elevation to a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F) from April's 27.6°C (81.7°F) in Masunga's average high-temperatures. Significant variation from daytime temperatures marks May, with the month recording a nightly average of 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 46%.

Rainfall

In Masunga, in May, during 1.8 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Masunga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.1 days and collects up to 337mm (13.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:36 CAT.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are May and July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26°C (78.8°F) and a low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in April is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Masunga is 46%.

In Masunga, Botswana, in May, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:36 CAT.

The months with the least sunshine are May and July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

In Masunga, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (20.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average pressure in May: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average wind speed in May: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12km/h).

Average humidity in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average humidity in May: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (29%).

Average rainfall in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min

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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Masunga, Botswana

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).