May weather forecast
Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

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Weather in May

In May, Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha experiences a further decrease in sunlight hours. As the season transitions further into the cooler months, the temperatures taper slightly, and rainfall becomes more sporadic. By this point, the wind speed has managed to ramp up, reaching an impressive 26.1km/h (16.2mph), the fastest of the year so far. As the amount of sunshine received continues to dwindle, the island's climate becomes more moderate and less tropical. Interestingly, the pressure readings start rising, going up to 1013.3 mB, which is an indicator of stable weather conditions.

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Georgetown's average high-temperature is noted with the start of May, touching a still moderately hot 26.7°C (80.1°F) from April's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Georgetown's May temperatures average at a still moderately hot 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. In Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of May, in Georgetown, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Georgetown in May?

During May, Georgetown experiences an average high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F). In April, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Georgetown?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in Georgetown in May?

In Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Georgetown?

In May, the average day length in Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, is 11h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Georgetown?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, in Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 18:46 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Georgetown?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Georgetown is 7.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Georgetown?

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Georgetown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
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Average temperature in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average high temperature in May: 26.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is September (23.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 25.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (26.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are September and November (23°C).

Average pressure in May
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Average pressure in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average pressure in May: 1013.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1016.1mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
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Average wind speed in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average wind speed in May: 26.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (21.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
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Average humidity in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and November (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
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Average rainfall in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
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Average rainfall days in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
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Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average daylight in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
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Average sunshine days in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average sunshine days in May: 5.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

Average UV index in May
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Average UV index in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
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Average cloud cover in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
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Average visibility in May - Georgetown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  • 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).

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