May weather forecast
Musina, South Africa

As Musina navigates into May, the transition towards winter becomes more palpable. A taper off from April's weather charter leads to lower temperatures, signinificantly cooler than the year's start. The amount of rain decreases to 12mm (0.47"), pushing the city towards its annual driest chapter. Lingering longer in the sky, the sun blankets Musina with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. Combined with longer nights, the rhythm of Musina’s weather patterns sways to a temperate dance.

Temperature

May's onset sees an average high-temperature of a warm 28°C (82.4°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. May nights are characterized by a significant departure from the daytime highs, dropping to an average temperature of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In Musina, during May, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 56 rainfall days, and 372mm (14.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 11h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.

Sunshine

May, July through October, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.