May weather forecast
Kuruman, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Kuruman, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.3°C (52.3°F) and max 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F), hardly deviating from April. May nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 11.3°C (52.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 40%.

Rainfall

In Kuruman, in May, during 1.9 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kuruman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.2 days and collects up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Kuruman, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of May, in Kuruman, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:39 SAST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are May and June, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kuruman in May?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Kuruman, is 21.4°C (70.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.3°C (52.3°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 40%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Kuruman, South Africa, in May, it is raining for 1.9 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
January through June, August through December are months without snowfall.
How many hours of daylight does Kuruman have in May?
In May, the average day length is 10h and 46min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, in Kuruman, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 17:39 SAST.
What are the months with the least sunshine?
May and June, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Kuruman have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (31.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.5km/h).

Average humidity in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 40%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and June (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (24%).

Average rainfall in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1 days).

Average snowfall days in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average snowfall days in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Kuruman, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May - Kuruman, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Kuruman, 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).

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