May weather forecast
Cathcart, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Cathcart, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.3°C (48.7°F) and max 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Cathcart's weather in May indicates an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F), nearly consistent with the 21.9°C (71.4°F) of April. In Cathcart, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cathcart is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Cathcart 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 Cathcart, South Africa. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cathcart in May?
During May, Cathcart experiences an average high-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F) and a low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Cathcart?
In May, the average relative humidity in Cathcart, South Africa, is 63%.
How much does it rain in Cathcart in May?
In May, in Cathcart, South Africa, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.
When it does not snow in Cathcart?
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall in Cathcart.
What is the average length of the day in May in Cathcart?
In Cathcart, South Africa, the average day length in May is 10h and 28min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cathcart?
On the first day of May in Cathcart, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Cathcart have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Cathcart?
The months with the lowest UV index in Cathcart are April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Cathcart?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cathcart, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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
Cathcart, 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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