May weather forecast
Port Nolloth, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an agreeable month in Port Nolloth, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 21.1°C (70°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

Port Nolloth, South Africa, registers an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.1°C (70°F) with the arrival of May, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Throughout May, Port Nolloth registers a consistent average low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In May, in Port Nolloth, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Nolloth, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.8 days and collects up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Port Nolloth, in May, the average water temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.3°C (57.7°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Port Nolloth, South Africa, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of May, in Port Nolloth, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:02 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Port Nolloth in May?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 21.1°C (70°F) and a low-temperature of 14.9°C (58.8°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Port Nolloth?
The average relative humidity in May in Port Nolloth, South Africa, is 64%.
How many days does it rain in May in Port Nolloth?
In Port Nolloth, South Africa, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the sea water temperature in May in Port Nolloth?
In Port Nolloth, in May, the average water temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F). Swimming in 14.3°C (57.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.
How many hours of daylight does Port Nolloth have in May?
The average day length in May is 10h and 40min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Port Nolloth?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, in Port Nolloth, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 18:02 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Port Nolloth have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May in Port Nolloth, South Africa, is 9.6h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Port Nolloth?
In Port Nolloth, South Africa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (18.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (20.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (5.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.8 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average sea temperature in May: 14.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (13.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and May (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Port Nolloth, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Port Nolloth, 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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