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 sea temperature 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
Weather in May
Temperature
In May, East London experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 23.6°C (74.5°F) in April to a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F). Throughout the month of May, East London witnesses an average low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 66%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in East London is May, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In East London, the average seawater temperature in May is 23.3°C (73.9°F).Note: The cold tolerance of an individual, along with sunshine, wind, and the temperature of the environment, affects the enjoyment of swimming in 23.3°C (73.9°F) waters. (Olympic swimmers participate in waters ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 28°C (82.4°F).)
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in East London is 10h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:09 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 6.7h.UV index
March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Attention! UV radiation is ramped up when reflecting off sand and water surfaces.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in East London in May?
What is the average humidity in May in East London?
What is the driest month in East London?
How much does it rain in East London in May?
What is the sea temperature in May in East London?
How many hours of daylight does East London have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in East London?
How many hours of sunshine does East London have in May?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in East London?
What is the UV index intensity in May in East London?
Average temperature in May
East London, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 23°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).
Average pressure in May
East London, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1018.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
East London, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 16.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
East London, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 66%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).
Average rainfall in May
East London, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 14mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).
Average rainfall days in May
East London, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).
Average sea temperature in May
East London, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in May: 23.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is March (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (20.4°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
East London, 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 November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
East London, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
East London, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
East London, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
East London, South Africa
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
East London, South Africa
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