May weather forecastNelspruit, South Africa
May
Weather in May
May signals the onset of winter in Nelspruit with temperatures falling further to an average low of 10.9°C (51.6°F), a significant drop from the 12.9°C (55.2°F) observed in April. The city's weather quickly adopts winter characteristics as the number of rainfall days decreases drastically to a mere 4.8 days. The change from April is explicitly visible in the cloud cover, which drops noticeably, leading to more clear skies. May pays off with impressive sunlight hours, setting the conditions right for enjoying the outdoors. Wind speeds generally remain moderate, increasing slightly from the previous month.Temperature
The average high-temperature in Nelspruit during May registers at a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. From the heights of the May heat, Nelspruit records a mean nighttime low of 10.9°C (51.6°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Nelspruit is 65%.Rainfall
In Nelspruit, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nelspruit, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 458mm (18.03") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:27. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:13 SAST.
Sunshine
In Nelspruit, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.UV index
In Nelspruit, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 24.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (8.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1020.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).
Average rainfall in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 6mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).
Average UV index in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Nelspruit, South Africa
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (7km).
