May weather forecastLobamba, Swaziland

May

Weather in May

May brings in a further decrease in temperature, turning Lobamba's weather cool with readings from 11.8°C (53.2°F) to 23.8°C (74.8°F). It is quite distinct from April's relatively warm weather. A drastic decrease in rainfall to a meager 6mm (0.24"), coupled with a 67% relative humidity, steers the city towards a dry spell. Less cloud cover and additional hours of daylight mark a clear sky, offering extended periods of sunshine. As May ends, the city starts preparing itself for cooler temperatures ahead.

Temperature

May's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), hardly different from the previous month. May nights present a stark temperature decrease to a fresh 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In Lobamba, 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

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:10 SAST.

Sunshine

In Lobamba, the average sunshine in May 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health 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:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. 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

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lobamba, is 23.8°C (74.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in February is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

In Lobamba, during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

The average day length in May is 10h and 50min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:10 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 moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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
Lobamba, 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).