May weather forecastMahamba, Swaziland

May

Weather in May

May brings a perceptible decrease in temperature, considerably less than the previous month, April. As a result, a mild chill starts to become evident, especially during the wee hours. The decrease in rainfall and relative humidity brings a less rainy and humid ambiance to the air. The most distinct feature in May is the nominal amount of rainfall, as the average sits only at 7mm (0.28"). The minimal rainfall and less cloud cover make May one of the driest months of the year in Mahamba, Swaziland.

Temperature

Mahamba's May reports an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F), exhibiting a minor difference from April. With a significant daily temperature differential, Mahamba's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Mahamba is 66%.

Rainfall

In Mahamba, in May, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Mahamba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 538mm (21.18") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:09 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

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

The high-temperature during May is 21.8°C (71.2°F) and the low-temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

In May, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in May in Mahamba is 10h and 47min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:09 SAST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are April through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat 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

22.4°C

21.8°C

19.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.8km/h

8.2km/h

10km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.4

26.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average high temperature in May: 21.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (19.4°C).

Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (15.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average pressure in May: 1020.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and December (1014.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average wind speed in May: 7.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and September (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average rainfall in May: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mahamba, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in May: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mahamba, 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 October (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).