May weather forecast
Bedford, South Africa

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Bedford, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.3°C (48.7°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

In the transition from April to May, Bedford reports an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout May, the average low-temperature in Bedford, South Africa, records at a frosty 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Bedford is 63%.

Rainfall

In Bedford, during May, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.8 rainfall days, and 529mm (20.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Bedford.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.

Sunshine

In Bedford, South Africa, the average sunshine in May 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 Bedford. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Bedford in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bedford are 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Bedford?

The average relative humidity in May in Bedford is 63%.

How much does it rain in Bedford in May?

In Bedford, South Africa, in May, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bedford?

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

How many hours of daylight does Bedford have in May?

In May, the average day length in Bedford, South Africa, is 10h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bedford?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bedford?

The average sunshine duration in May in Bedford, South Africa, is 6.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bedford?

April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Bedford, South Africa.

What is the UV index reading in May in Bedford?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bedford is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average temperature in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average pressure in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average wind speed in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average humidity in May - Bedford, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average rainfall in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average rainfall days in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average snowfall in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average snowfall days in May - Bedford, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average sunshine days in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average UV index in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average cloud cover in May - Bedford, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Bedford, South Africa

Average visibility in May - Bedford, 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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