May weather - Autumn 2024 - Mbabane, Swaziland

Weather in May
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Average pressure in May
Average wind speed in May
Average humidity in May
Average rainfall in May
Average rainfall days in May
Average daylight in May
Average sunshine in May
Average sunshine days in May
Average UV index in May
Average cloud cover in May
Average visibility in May

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

May welcomes an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), not much different from the preceding month. May nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 10.7°C (51.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Mbabane 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

The average sunshine in May in Mbabane, Swaziland, is 7.3h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Updated: Jun 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Mbabane experiences an average high-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) and a low-temperature of 10.7°C (51.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

How much does it rain in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 10h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

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, 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 is the month 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.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Mbabane, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

22.8°C 73°F

22.5°C 72.5°F

20.3°C 68.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.1km/h 4.4mph

7.6km/h 4.7mph

8.9km/h 5.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

20.8

25.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

May weather forecast
Mbabane, Swaziland

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