May weather forecast
Parktown, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an agreeable month in Parktown, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.8°C (49.6°F) and max 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

May's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) from April's 22.8°C (73°F). Parktown records a steady low-temperature average of 9.8°C (49.6°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Parktown is 48%.

Rainfall

In Parktown, in May, it is raining for 3.5 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Parktown, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 457mm (17.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Parktown is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Parktown in May?
The high-temperature, in May, in Parktown, records 21.2°C (70.2°F), while the low-temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Parktown?
In May, the average relative humidity in Parktown is 48%.
How many days does it rain in May in Parktown?
In Parktown, in May, during 3.5 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Parktown have in May?
The average day length in May is 10h and 50min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Parktown?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of the month, in Parktown, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Parktown have in May?
In Parktown, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Parktown?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in May in Parktown?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Parktown, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and December (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May - Parktown, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Parktown, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).

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