May weather forecast
Hectorspruit, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Hectorspruit, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The shift to May signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F), subtly varied from April's 26.2°C (79.2°F). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In Hectorspruit, during May, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. In Hectorspruit, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 488mm (19.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hectorspruit, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of May, in Hectorspruit, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.

Sunshine

In Hectorspruit, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Hectorspruit, South Africa. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hectorspruit in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Hectorspruit, records 25.7°C (78.3°F), while the low-temperature is 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Hectorspruit?
In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.
How much does it rain in Hectorspruit in May?
In Hectorspruit, South Africa, during May, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Hectorspruit have in May?
In Hectorspruit, South Africa, the average day length in May is 10h and 53min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hectorspruit?
On the first day of May in Hectorspruit, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Hectorspruit have in May?
In Hectorspruit, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hectorspruit?
The months with the lowest UV index in Hectorspruit are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Hectorspruit?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hectorspruit, South Africa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

Average rainfall in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Hectorspruit, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Hectorspruit, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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

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

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