May weather forecast
Askham, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Askham, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Temperature

As Askham steps into May, the average high-temperature is measured at a still warm 25°C (77°F), displaying minor differences from April's 27.9°C (82.2°F). During the May nights, an average temperature of 14.4°C (57.9°F) is observed.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 33%.

Rainfall

In Askham, during May, the rain falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 49.3 rainfall days, and 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Askham, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of May, in Askham, South Africa, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:51 SAST.

Sunshine

In Askham, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Askham are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Askham, is 25°C (77°F) and the average low-temperature is 14.4°C (57.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 33%.
How much does it rain in Askham in May?
In Askham, in May, it is raining for 1.5 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In May, the average day length is 10h and 47min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:01 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:51 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Askham?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Askham are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
In Askham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Askham, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 25°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (34.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (20.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Askham, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Askham, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (17.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in May - Askham, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (39%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (20%).

Average rainfall in May - Askham, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (32mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Askham, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Askham, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Askham, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.2 days).

Average UV index in May - Askham, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Askham, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Askham, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May - Askham, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Askham, South Africa
  • 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).

englishespañol中文
Share