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

At the onset of May, Musina records an average high-temperature of a warm 28°C (82.4°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Musina anticipates a pronounced temperature drop from daily highs during the nights of May, with an average low of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In May, in Musina, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout May, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Musina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 56 days and collects up to 372mm (14.65") of precipitation.

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, in Musina, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in May interprets into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.