May weather forecastGolela, Swaziland

May

Weather in May

Golela, Swaziland, enters its winter season in May, with dropping temperatures, ranging from 23.8°C (74.8°F) to 11.8°C (53.2°F). The decrease in overall cloud coverage allows more sunshine hours, leading to warmer days despite the cooling trend. The drier weather, coupled with lower relative humidity, indicates the onset of a less intense winter. The month offers a respite from the harsher climates, making outdoor activities even more enjoyable. As May paves the way for the transitioning weather of June, locals and visitors should anticipate chillier nights and drier days.

Temperature

The weather during May records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Golela anticipates a pronounced temperature drop from daily highs during the nights of May, with an average low of 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In Golela, during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.8 rainfall days, and 549mm (21.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:06 SAST.

Sunshine

In Golela, 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

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

In Golela, 23.8°C (74.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 11.8°C (53.2°F) is the average low-temperature during May. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in February is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

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

In May, the average day length is 10h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:06 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 Golela, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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 24min).

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
Golela, 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
Golela, 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).