May weather forecast
Rakops, Botswana

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Rakops, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.7°C (58.5°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), not significantly different from the 29.9°C (85.8°F) of April. Rakops reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in May, recording an average nighttime figure of 14.7°C (58.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Rakops, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of May in Rakops, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Rakops 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Rakops during May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Rakops, is 28.2°C (82.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in April is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Rakops?
In Rakops, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.
What is the driest month in Rakops?
In Rakops, Botswana, rain does not fall in May, July and August.
Does it rain in Rakops in May?
In May, in Rakops, Botswana, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.
How many hours of daylight does Rakops have in May?
In Rakops, Botswana, the average day length in May is 11h and 7min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rakops?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:48 CAT.
How many hours of sunshine does Rakops have in May?
In Rakops, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rakops?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in May in Rakops?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rakops, Botswana, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Rakops, Botswana
Average temperature in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average pressure in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average wind speed in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average humidity in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average rainfall in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average rainfall days in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rakops, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average sunshine days in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average UV index in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average cloud cover in May
Rakops, 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 - Rakops, Botswana
Average visibility in May
Rakops, 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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