May weather forecast
Mdantsane, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Mdantsane, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between max 23°C (73.4°F) and min 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Temperature

Mdantsane's shift from April to May is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), a slight deviation from 23.6°C (74.5°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mdantsane is 66%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F) and a low-temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 66%.
What is the driest month?
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout May, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Mdantsane have in May?
The average day length in May in Mdantsane is 10h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May in Mdantsane, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Mdantsane have in May?
In Mdantsane, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Mdantsane, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May - Mdantsane, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Mdantsane, 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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