May weather forecast
Balfour, South Africa

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Balfour, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.7°C (47.7°F) and max 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

May welcomes an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F), not much different from the preceding month. Balfour's average low-temperature of 8.7°C (47.7°F) in May reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Balfour, South Africa, is 49%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Balfour, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.9 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Balfour, South Africa, is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of May in Balfour, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:20 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, 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 rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Balfour?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 8.7°C (47.7°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Balfour?

In May, the average relative humidity in Balfour, South Africa, is 49%.

How many days does it rain in May in Balfour?

In Balfour, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Balfour?

In May, the average day length in Balfour is 10h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Balfour?

On the first day of May in Balfour, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:20 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Balfour have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Balfour?

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in May in Balfour?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average temperature in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average pressure in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average wind speed in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September and October (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (8.3km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average humidity in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

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Average rainfall in May
Balfour, South Africa

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average rainfall days in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Balfour, 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: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average sunshine days in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Balfour, South Africa

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average cloud cover in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in May
Balfour, South Africa

Average visibility in May - Balfour, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).

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