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
As May takes its course, Somerset East's average high-temperature registers at an agreeable 22.7°C (72.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In May, the temperature drops to an average of 11.9°C (53.4°F) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Somerset East is 52%.Rainfall
In Somerset East, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation. In Somerset East, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation.Daylight
In Somerset East, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.
Sunshine
May through July, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Somerset East?
What is the average humidity in May in Somerset East?
How many days does it rain in May in Somerset East?
How many hours of daylight does Somerset East have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Somerset East?
What is the month with the least sunshine in Somerset East?
How long on average sun shines in May in Somerset East?
When is the lowest UV index in Somerset East?
What is the UV index reading in May in Somerset East?
Average temperature in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average high temperature in May: 22.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (19.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.5°C).
Average pressure in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average pressure in May: 1018.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average wind speed in May: 11km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (11km/h).
Average humidity in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average humidity in May: 52%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average rainfall in May: 8mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (28mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.6 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Somerset East, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in May: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Somerset East, 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).
