May weather forecast
Zwelitsha, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Zwelitsha, South Africa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and an average high of 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

Zwelitsha's weather in May displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F), showing minor disparity from April's 23.6°C (74.5°F). In Zwelitsha, the expected average low-temperature for May is a refreshing 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
The high-temperature, in May, in Zwelitsha, is 23°C (73.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 16.3°C (61.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 66%.
What is the driest month?
May is the month with the least rainfall in Zwelitsha. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in May in Zwelitsha?
In Zwelitsha, in May, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Zwelitsha have in May?
In Zwelitsha, the average day length in May is 10h and 26min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In Zwelitsha, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 23°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (25.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.2°C).

Average pressure in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1018.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 16.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (20.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (16.8km/h).

Average humidity in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.3 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zwelitsha, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Zwelitsha, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Zwelitsha, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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