May weather forecastDonkersan, Namibia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Donkersan, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.6°C (72.7°F) and min 10°C (50°F).

Temperature

May's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a pleasant 22.6°C (72.7°F) from April's 24.5°C (76.1°F). Donkersan reports a steady low-temperature average of 10°C (50°F) throughout May, revealing a large deviation from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Donkersan, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1.7 rainfall days, in May, Donkersan aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.2 rainfall days, and 304mm (11.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 22.6°C (72.7°F) and 10°C (50°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in February is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

May is the last month it rains. During 1.7 rainfall days, in May, Donkersan aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 1min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.

In Donkersan, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

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

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.5°C

22.6°C

20.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.7km/h

11.5km/h

11.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.2

28.9

29.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

13%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average high temperature in May: 22.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are October and November (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 10°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average pressure in May: 1018.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average wind speed in May: 10.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (12.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (19%).

Average rainfall in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (102mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average rainfall days in May: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Donkersan, Namibia

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: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average sunshine days in May: 28.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Donkersan, Namibia

Average cloud cover in May: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in May
Donkersan, Namibia

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).