May weather forecast
Mbabane, Swaziland

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The traditional Swati huts in a village in Mbabane, Swaziland
The traditional Swati huts in a village in Mbabane, Swaziland

Weather in May

With the onset of May, Mbabane slips into the driest part of the year. An atmosphere of low humidity and reduced rainfall becomes a salient feature. Cooler temperatures also become a primary character of May’s weather, along with the shortest daylight of the year. The city stands under the sun for just about 10.8 hours. Moving into June, both humidity and rainfall figure take a further dip.

Temperature

Mbabane starts May with an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from April. May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a fresh 10.7°C (51.3°F).

Humidity

In Mbabane, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

Rainfall

In May, in Mbabane, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout May, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 715mm (28.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mbabane, 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 17:11 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Mbabane, Swaziland. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Mbabane in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 10.7°C (51.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Mbabane?

In Mbabane, Swaziland, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

How many days does it rain in May in Mbabane?

In Mbabane, in May, during 7.1 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mbabane have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mbabane?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, in Mbabane, Swaziland, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mbabane have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mbabane?

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Mbabane.

How high is the UV index in May in Mbabane?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average temperature in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average high temperature in May: 22.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (26.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (20.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (8.1°C).

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Average pressure in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average pressure in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average wind speed in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average humidity in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

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Average rainfall in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average rainfall in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (134mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (6mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.4 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 5min

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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (4.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average UV index in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average cloud cover in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in May
Mbabane, Swaziland

Average visibility in May - Mbabane, Swaziland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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