May weather forecast
Hillcrest, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Hillcrest, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.5°C (59.9°F) and max 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still warm 23.3°C (73.9°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Hillcrest, in May, during 8.6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hillcrest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.9 days and collects up to 545mm (21.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Hillcrest, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:05 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Hillcrest?
In May, in Hillcrest, the average high-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.5°C (59.9°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Hillcrest?
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.
How much does it rain in Hillcrest in May?
In Hillcrest, in May, during 8.6 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Hillcrest have in May?
The average day length in May in Hillcrest is 10h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Hillcrest?
On the first day of May in Hillcrest, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:05 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hillcrest?
The average sunshine duration in May in Hillcrest is 6.9h.
When is the lowest UV index in Hillcrest?
The months with the lowest UV index in Hillcrest are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in May in Hillcrest?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (64%).

Average rainfall in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (78mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.8 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hillcrest, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are June and July (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Hillcrest, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Hillcrest, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).

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