May weather forecast
Boplaas, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Boplaas, is another pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.6°C (69.1°F) and an average low of 10.2°C (50.4°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. During the month of May, Boplaas experiences a steady low-temperature average of 10.2°C (50.4°F).

Humidity

In Boplaas, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are March, May and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 11mm (0.43") of rain.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:31 SAST.

Sunshine

In Boplaas, South Africa, the average sunshine in May is 6.9h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Boplaas, records 20.6°C (69.1°F), while the low-temperature is 10.2°C (50.4°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In Boplaas, the average relative humidity in May is 61%.
What is the driest month?
The months with the least rainfall are March, May and December Rain falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 11mm (0.43") of rain.
How much does it rain in May?
In Boplaas, in May, during 6.1 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Boplaas have in May?
In Boplaas, the average day length in May is 10h and 24min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:26 and sunset at 17:31 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 6.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (16.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (11.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and March (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (60%).

Average rainfall in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (18mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, May and December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (9.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Boplaas, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.8 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Boplaas, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Boplaas, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

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

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

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