May weather forecastMaclear, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Maclear, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 19°C (66.2°F) and 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature stands at an enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F), closely aligned with April's 20.3°C (68.5°F). In May, the temperature in Maclear registers a significant dip to an average of 6.9°C (44.4°F) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Maclear is 58%.

Rainfall

In Maclear, in May, during 6.3 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Maclear, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 575mm (22.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Maclear, South Africa.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Maclear, South Africa, is 10h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:12 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is May, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Maclear, is 19°C (66.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.9°C (44.4°F).

In Maclear, South Africa, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

In May, in Maclear, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout May, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Maclear, South Africa.

In Maclear, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

In May, the average day length in Maclear is 10h and 33min.

On the first day of May in Maclear, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 17:12 SAST.

In Maclear, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

May is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Maclear is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average high temperature in May: 19°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average pressure in May: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (111mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Maclear, South Africa

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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