Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.3°C (70.3°F), nearly identical to April's 22.6°C (72.7°F). During May, Rorke's Drift reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 8.3°C (46.9°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.Rainfall
In Rorke's Drift, in May, during 4.6 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 484mm (19.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Rorke's Drift, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 43min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 17:09 SAST.
Sunshine
In Rorke's Drift, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Rorke's Drift?
What is the average humidity in May in Rorke's Drift?
How much does it rain in Rorke's Drift in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Rorke's Drift?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rorke's Drift?
How many hours of sunshine does Rorke's Drift have in May?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Rorke's Drift?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Rorke's Drift?
Average temperature in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 21.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (18.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 7.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 57%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (44%).
Average rainfall in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 8mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.3 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January 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
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in May
Rorke's Drift, South Africa
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (8km).
