May weather forecast
Riversdale, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Riversdale, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.2°C (57.6°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Riversdale marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F), subtly divergent from April's 21.1°C (70°F). The low-temperature averages to 14.2°C (57.6°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In Riversdale, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Riversdale, in May, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Riversdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 289mm (11.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Riversdale, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 21min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:33 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Riversdale is 6.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Riversdale in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Riversdale, South Africa, are 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 14.2°C (57.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Riversdale?
In Riversdale, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.
How much does it rain in Riversdale in May?
In May, in Riversdale, South Africa, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout May, 23mm (0.91") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Riversdale?
In May, the average day length is 10h and 21min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Riversdale?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 17:33 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Riversdale have in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Riversdale is 6.7h.
When is the lowest UV index in Riversdale?
The months with the lowest UV index in Riversdale, South Africa, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
How high is the UV index in May in Riversdale?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riversdale is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (17.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 14.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (11.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1018mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (16.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (67%).

Average rainfall in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.2 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are January and November (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15 days).

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

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

Average cloud cover in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Riversdale, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May - Riversdale, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Riversdale, 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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