May weather forecast
Alice, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an agreeable month in Alice, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. May nights observe an average temperature dip to a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Alice, in May, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alice, South Africa, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 529mm (20.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Alice, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

In Alice, South Africa, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Alice, South Africa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Alice?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alice, South Africa, during May are 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Alice?
The average relative humidity in May in Alice, South Africa, is 63%.
How much does it rain in Alice in May?
In May, in Alice, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Alice?
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Alice, South Africa.
How many hours of daylight does Alice have in May?
In Alice, the average day length in May is 10h and 26min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Alice?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Alice have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Alice, South Africa, is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Alice?
The months with the lowest UV index in Alice are April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in May in Alice?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Alice, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (18°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (7°C).

Average pressure in May - Alice, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Alice, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Alice, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (55%).

Average rainfall in May - Alice, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (82mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (12mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Alice, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

Average snowfall in May - Alice, South Africa
Average snowfall in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Alice, South Africa
Average snowfall days in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alice, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Alice, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Alice, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Alice, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May - Alice, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Alice, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (7km).

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