May weather forecast
Primrose, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Primrose, South Africa, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.5°C (49.1°F) and max 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during May is a still pleasant 21°C (69.8°F), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Primrose cools down to an average low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In Primrose, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Primrose, in May, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Primrose, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 425mm (16.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 17:37. On the last day of May, in Primrose, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Primrose are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Primrose?
In May, in Primrose, the average high-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 9.5°C (49.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in February is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Primrose?
In Primrose, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.
How much does it rain in Primrose in May?
In Primrose, in May, during 2.8 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Primrose?
In Primrose, the average day length in May is 10h and 50min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Primrose?
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 Primrose, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 17:23 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Primrose have in May?
In Primrose, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Primrose?
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Primrose?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Primrose, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January, February and December (27.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6°C).

Average pressure in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.5 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Primrose, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Primrose, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Primrose, 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 - Primrose, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Primrose, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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

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