May weather forecast
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and an average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

With May's arrival, Drakensberg Garden's weather records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.7°C (62.1°F), marking little difference from April's 18°C (64.4°F). Drakensberg Garden, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to an icy 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Drakensberg Garden is 58%.

Rainfall

In Drakensberg Garden, in May, during 5.3 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months with snowfall in Drakensberg Garden. May is the first month it typically snows in Drakensberg Garden. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 58mm (2.28") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Drakensberg Garden is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Drakensberg Garden, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Drakensberg Garden is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Drakensberg Garden are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jan 26, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Drakensberg Garden in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Drakensberg Garden, is 16.7°C (62.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Drakensberg Garden?

In Drakensberg Garden, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

How many days does it rain in May in Drakensberg Garden?

In Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, in May, during 5.3 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start to snow in Drakensberg Garden?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Drakensberg Garden?

The average day length in May is 10h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Drakensberg Garden?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Drakensberg Garden?

In Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Drakensberg Garden?

The months with the lowest UV index in Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the UV index reading in May in Drakensberg Garden?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average temperature in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average pressure in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average wind speed in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average humidity in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average rainfall in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average rainfall days in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average snowfall in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average snowfall days in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average sunshine days in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average UV index in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

Average cloud cover in May - Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).

Drakensberg Garden, South Africa

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