Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F) from April's 26.1°C (79°F). During May, Grootfontein reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 11.4°C (52.5°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 41%.Rainfall
May is the last month it rains in Grootfontein. During 1.3 rainfall days, in May, Grootfontein aggregates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation. In Grootfontein, Namibia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.9 days and collects up to 607mm (23.9") of precipitation.Daylight
In Grootfontein, the average length of the day in May is 11h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:16 CAT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures?
What is the average humidity in May?
What is the last month it rains in Grootfontein?
What is the average length of the day in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Grootfontein?
How many hours of sunshine does Grootfontein have in May?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average high temperature in May: 24.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.4°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are November and December (20.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average pressure in May: 1017.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (8.5km/h).
Average humidity in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average humidity in May: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (20%).
Average rainfall in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average rainfall in May: 2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (129mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average rainfall days in May: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average daylight in May: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average sunshine days in May: 29.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average cloud cover in May: 6
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in May
Grootfontein, Namibia
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
