May weather forecast
Tempe, South Africa

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Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another pleasant month in Tempe, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and an average low of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into May, Tempe records an average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F), almost identical to April's 23°C (73.4°F). Throughout May nights, Tempe experiences a consistent temperature average of 8.4°C (47.1°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 269mm (10.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tempe, South Africa, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

Daylight

In Tempe, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 17:25 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tempe, South Africa, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Tempe?

May temperatures in Tempe vary between a high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low-temperature of 8.4°C (47.1°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Tempe?

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

How much does it rain in Tempe in May?

In Tempe, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Tempe?

In Tempe, snow does not fall in January through June, August through December.

How many hours of daylight does Tempe have in May?

The average day length in May in Tempe is 10h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Tempe?

On the first day of May in Tempe, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 17:25 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Tempe?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Tempe?

The months with the lowest UV index in Tempe, South Africa, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Tempe?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover

Average temperature in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average temperature in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (16.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average pressure in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1011.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average wind speed in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (16km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Tempe, South Africa

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (30%).

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Average rainfall in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average rainfall in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average rainfall days in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average snowfall days in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tempe, South Africa

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are October and November (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average sunshine days in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Tempe, South Africa

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

The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average cloud cover in May - Tempe, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in May
Tempe, South Africa

Average visibility in May - Tempe, 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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