May weather forecastBig Bend, Swaziland

May

Weather in May

May marks the arrival of the driest season in Big Bend, with a mere 6mm (0.24") rainfall, leading to some of the year's clearest skies and a reduction in relative humidity to 67%. Concurrently, the wind speed is maintained with a slight increase, providing some respite from the high temperatures. May is characterized by shorter daylight hours and an increase in sunshine duration. The temperate weather makes this month ideal for outdoor activities in Big Bend.

Temperature

Big Bend starts May with an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), a minor shift from April's 24.3°C (75.7°F). During May, Big Bend reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Humidity

In Big Bend, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, in Big Bend, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:07 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In May, in Big Bend, the average high-temperature is 23.8°C (74.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Big Bend, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

In Big Bend, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 6mm (0.24") of accumulated precipitation.

In Big Bend, the average day length in May is 10h and 48min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:07 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

24.3°C

23.8°C

21.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1km/h

7.5km/h

8.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.7

23.8

25.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average high temperature in May: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 11.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average pressure in May: 1020.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average wind speed in May: 6.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average humidity in May: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (110mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average daylight in May: 10h and 48min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Big Bend, Swaziland

Average UV index in May: 5

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