May weather forecastManuka, Tonga

May

Weather in May

May continues with the trend set in April, but at a more pronounced level. It is characterized by the least rainfall, registering only 59mm (2.32"), and this is predominantly due to the progression into the dry season. Manuka, Tonga becomes balmier than the preceding months. The wind speed takes an upward turn, reaching its first peak for the year. Besides, there is a slight decrease in daylight hours, but this is compensated by the increase in direct sunshine hours.

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 25.2°C (77.4°F) marks May in Manuka, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. Manuka's May nights experience a subtle temperature dip to an average of 23.9°C (75°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Manuka, Tonga, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation. In Manuka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.9 days and collects up to 991mm (39.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 11h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of May, in Manuka, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

Sunshine

In Manuka, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Manuka, Tonga, during May is 25.2°C (77.4°F) and the low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Manuka is 77%.

In Manuka, Tonga, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Manuka, Tonga, the average day length in May is 11h and 7min.

On the first day of May in Manuka, Tonga, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:06 +13.

The average sunshine duration in May in Manuka is 7.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Manuka, Tonga, are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Manuka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (22.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (21.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are August and September (1016.2mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average wind speed in May: 25.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (23.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average rainfall in May: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (163mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (12.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in May
Manuka, Tonga

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).