May
Weather in May
Temperature
The commencement of May records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F), barely varying from April's 23.5°C (74.3°F). With a significant temperature contrast, nighttime temperatures in Alexander Bay hover around an average low of 10.6°C (51.1°F) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 73%.Rainfall
In Alexander Bay, in May, during 1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alexander Bay, during the entire year, the rain falls for 11 days and collects up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Alexander Bay, in May, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 14.8°C (58.6°F) waters cooler than 10°C (50°F) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:05 SAST.
Sunshine
In Alexander Bay, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and March (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (20.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (15.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.7°C).
Average humidity in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 4mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (8mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (0mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June, July and August (2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in May: 14.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (18.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (13.3°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alexander Bay, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
