May weather forecast
Rhodes, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Rhodes, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 19°C (66.2°F) and an average low of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

In May, Rhodes experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 20.3°C (68.5°F) in April to a comfortable 19°C (66.2°F). Rhodes experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) during May.

Humidity

In Rhodes, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In Rhodes, in May, during 6.3 rainfall days, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rhodes, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 575mm (22.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Rhodes, South Africa.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.

Sunshine

In Rhodes, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 3, May is the month with the lowest UV index in Rhodes. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rhodes in May?
Rhodes in May has an average high-temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, South Africa, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.
How many days does it rain in May in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, during May, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, South Africa, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.
Does it snow in Rhodes in May?
In Rhodes, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.
What is the average length of the day in May in Rhodes?
In May, the average day length in Rhodes, South Africa, is 10h and 34min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Rhodes?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:14 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Rhodes have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Rhodes, South Africa, is 7.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Rhodes?
May is the month with the lowest UV index in Rhodes, South Africa, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
What is the UV index reading in May in Rhodes?
In Rhodes, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 19°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (16.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (47%).

Average rainfall in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (111mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is May (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Rhodes, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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