May weather forecastKubuta, Swaziland

May

Weather in May

The cooling trend persists into May, taking temperatures to their lowest levels for Kubuta. This combined with a striking decrease in rainfall to merely 6mm (0.24") positions May as the start of the dry season. By contrast, the cloud coverage drops to its lowest, resulting in clear skies for the majority of the month. Longer days of sunshine and lower humidity contribute to a nice outdoor atmosphere. Despite the cooler nighttime temperatures, the daytime weather remains pleasantly warm.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Kubuta's average high-temperature clocks in at a still moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Kubuta's average low-temperature of 11.8°C (53.2°F) in May reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, 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 the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of May, in Kubuta, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:08 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

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

The average high-temperature, in May, in Kubuta, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in February is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

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

In May, in Kubuta, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:08 SAST.

In Kubuta, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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
Kubuta, 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).