May weather forecast
Shoshong, Botswana

May

Weather in May

May marks the start of the colder months in Shoshong, with temperatures going down further. The city becomes drier as the amount of rainfall drops down to a minimal 3mm (0.12"), effectively marking the end of the rainy season. Coinciding with this is a significant decline in humidity levels, leading to a far more comfortable climate. However, the amount of sunshine remains the same as the previous months, making the overall weather pleasant, despite the temperatures falling. The sharp reduction in cloud cover implies clearer and uninterrupted views of the Shoshong cityscape.

Temperature

The arrival of May in Shoshong denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still warm 24.6°C (76.3°F) from April's 26.7°C (80.1°F). Shoshong's average low-temperature in May is measured at a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 49%.

Rainfall

In Shoshong, in May, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.8 rainfall days, and 328mm (12.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Shoshong, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:36 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
In Shoshong, in May, the average high-temperature is 24.6°C (76.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Shoshong, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Shoshong, in May, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 11h and 1min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:36 CAT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The months with the least sunshine are May through July, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Shoshong have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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 4min

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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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
Shoshong, 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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