Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The commencement of May records an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 20.8°C (69.4°F), barely varying from April's 21.9°C (71.4°F). An average temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F) is recorded during the nights in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. 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.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:13 SAST.
Sunshine
In Burnshill, 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. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average pressure in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average humidity in May
Burnshill, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average rainfall days in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average snowfall in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average snowfall days in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average sunshine days in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average UV index in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Burnshill, 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).
Average visibility in May
Burnshill, 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).
