May weather forecast
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

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Weather in May

Signalling an end to the typically wet first half of the year, May introduces uniquely drier weather characteristics to Piggs Peak, Swaziland. High temperatures record an average of 22.5°C (72.5°F), signalling the onset of the milder winter season. Rainfall reaches a low of 12mm (0.47") for the first time in the year, while the number of rainfall days also significantly reduces to just 7.1 days. Therefore, the decrease in precipitation leads to a drop in relative humidity to 68%, ensuring a pleasant and dry weather experience in May.

Temperature

The start of May in Piggs Peak marks an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in April. In Piggs Peak, May nights cool down to an average of 10.7°C (51.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Piggs Peak is 68%.

Rainfall

In Piggs Peak, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Piggs Peak, Swaziland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.8 days and collects up to 715mm (28.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Piggs Peak, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of May, in Piggs Peak, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Piggs Peak, Swaziland, is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Piggs Peak are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Piggs Peak in May?

In Piggs Peak, in May, the average high-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 10.7°C (51.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Piggs Peak?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Piggs Peak?

In Piggs Peak, Swaziland, during May, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Piggs Peak have in May?

The average day length in May is 10h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Piggs Peak?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Piggs Peak?

In Piggs Peak, Swaziland, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Piggs Peak?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Piggs Peak?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average temperature in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average pressure in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average wind speed in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average humidity in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average rainfall in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average rainfall days in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

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

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average sunshine days in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average UV index in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average cloud cover in May - Piggs Peak, 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
Piggs Peak, Swaziland

Average visibility in May - Piggs Peak, 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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