South Africa Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, South Africa experiences pleasant autumn weather, with average temperatures ranging from 9.6°C (49.3°F) to 22.2°C (71.9°F). The average daily temperature is 15.2°C (59.3°F), which is generally comfortable for outdoor activities.
What is the temperature in South Africa in May?
Average air temperature in South Africa is 15.2°C (59.3°F) in May. The outside temperature in South Africa feels like 15.1°C (59.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 22.2°C (71.9°F) and feels like 22.2°C (71.9°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 9.6°C (49.3°F) which feels like 9.2°C (48.6°F).
How hot is South Africa in May?
The hot temperature in May in South Africa rises to 27.5°C (81.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 70.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 27.1 °C (80.8°F). The average maximum temp in South Africa is 22.2°C (80.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is South Africa in May?
The coldest temp in South Africa in May drops to 3.8°C (38.8°F) during the cold nights. With 17.6km/h (11mph) winds and 70.2% humidity it feels like 3.2°C (37.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in South Africa in May?
Yes, it rains for 13 days in South Africa in May averaging 0.2 mm of precipitation. South Africa has a 19.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in South Africa throughout May?
South Africa has 0.2 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.
Is South Africa windy in May?
The average speed of wind in South Africa during May is 17.6km/h (11mph) and average windgust is 33.8km/h (21mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 31.8km/h (19.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in South Africa in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in South Africa.
What are the humidity levels in South Africa in May?
The average humidity levels in South Africa in May are 70.2%. Daily humidity levels in South Africa range from 48% to 90.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in South Africa in May?
South Africa has 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in South Africa in May is at 6:37:58 and the sunset is at 17:29:51.
What is the cloud coverage in South Africa in May?
Clouds cover 33.5% of the sky on average throughout May in South Africa. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 69.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in South Africa?
The average UV index in South Africa is 4.9 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 6.
What is the solar radiation in South Africa in May?
The average solar radiation is 110.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in South Africa during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 50.8 W/m2 to 141.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in South Africa?
The average solar energy during May in South Africa is 9.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.3 MJ/m2, to 12.1 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in South Africa in May?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in South Africa in May.
What is the air pressure in South Africa in May?
On average the air pressure in South Africa in May is 1022.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1019.9 mb to 1025.1 mb.
What is the visibility in South Africa in May?
The average daylight visibility in South Africa in May is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12.4 km (7.7 miles) to 16.4 km (10.2 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in South Africa in May?
The average dew point in South Africa during May is 9°C (48.3°F).
Where is the data for South Africa climate in May coming from?
The climate data for South Africa in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- PRETORIA IRENE, SF
- LANSERIA, SF
- WONDERBOOM, SF
- PRETORIA UNISA, SF
- EW0397 Johannesburg ZA
- FW8815 Centurion ZA
- FALA
- FAOR
- FAWB