May weather forecastTonota, Botswana
May
Weather in May
May signals the beginning of the colder months in Tonota. There is a notable drop in the mercury, both during the day and at night. Rainfall is minimal in May, with 2mm (0.08") spread across just one and a half days on average. This marks the onset of the dry season. The wind speeds decrease, making for calm days and cooler nights, while the daylight hours continue to reduce, leading to shorter yet sun-filled days, characteristics of the late autumn season.Temperature
As Tonota transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. With a significant daily temperature differential, Tonota's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 13.1°C (55.6°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 49%.Rainfall
In Tonota, during May, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.8 rainfall days, and 284mm (11.18") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Tonota, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 6min.On the first day of May in Tonota, Botswana, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:35 CAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Tonota, Botswana, is 7.6h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Tonota, Botswana. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average high temperature in May: 25.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 13.1°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 (9.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average pressure in May: 1019.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average wind speed in May: 11.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average humidity in May: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).
Average rainfall in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (84mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tonota, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tonota, Botswana
- Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Tonota, 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
Tonota, Botswana
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Tonota, 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).





