May weather forecast
Lidgetton, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an agreeable month in Lidgetton, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.8°C (71.2°F) and min 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Lidgetton experiences an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Significant variation from daytime temperatures marks May in Lidgetton, South Africa, with the month recording a nightly average of 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Lidgetton, in May, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation. In Lidgetton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 188.3 days and collects up to 624mm (24.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Lidgetton is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of May, in Lidgetton, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:08 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Lidgetton?
The high-temperature in Lidgetton, South Africa, during May is 21.8°C (71.2°F) and the low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Lidgetton?
The average relative humidity in May in Lidgetton, South Africa, is 71%.
How much does it rain in Lidgetton in May?
In Lidgetton, during May, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in May in Lidgetton?
The average day length in May is 10h and 39min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lidgetton?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 17:08 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Lidgetton have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Lidgetton, South Africa, is 7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Lidgetton?
April through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Lidgetton?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lidgetton, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (15.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1014.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (8.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 16mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (107mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (25.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lidgetton, 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 0min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, September and October (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Lidgetton, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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