May weather forecastGoanikontes, Namibia

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Goanikontes, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average low of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Temperature

Goanikontes observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between April's 23.5°C (74.3°F) and May's 23.3°C (73.9°F). During May, Goanikontes's temperature averages to an enjoyable 18.1°C (64.6°F) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Goanikontes is 57%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 0.7 rainfall days, in May, Goanikontes aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 rainfall days, and 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Goanikontes is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 18:23 CAT.

Sunshine

In Goanikontes, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

In Goanikontes, 23.3°C (73.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 18.1°C (64.6°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

The average relative humidity in May in Goanikontes is 57%.

May is the last month it rains. During 0.7 rainfall days, in May, Goanikontes aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 11h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 18:23 CAT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average high temperature in May: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are September and October (20°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (19.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are August and September (14°C).

Average pressure in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average humidity in May: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average rainfall in May: 2mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Goanikontes, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are August, September, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average sunshine days in May: 30.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Goanikontes, Namibia

  • Average cloud cover in May: 3

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, June and July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Goanikontes, 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).