May weather forecast
Bophelong, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Bophelong, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.9°C (48°F) and an average high of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

May registers an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F), slightly varied from April's 23.1°C (73.6°F). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 8.9°C (48°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Bophelong, in May, during 2.8 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.6 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bophelong, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.

Daylight

In Bophelong, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bophelong in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Bophelong, records 20.9°C (69.6°F), while the low-temperature is 8.9°C (48°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 48%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Bophelong, in May, during 2.8 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow?
In Bophelong, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
How many hours of daylight does Bophelong have in May?
In Bophelong, the average day length in May is 10h and 49min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Bophelong, 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 (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are September, October and November (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (32%).

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (83mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (1.8 days).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bophelong, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May - Bophelong, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Bophelong, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.4 days).

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

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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

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

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