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

May reports an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 22.5°C (72.5°F), slightly varied from April's 22.8°C (73°F). During May, an average low-temperature of 10.7°C (51.3°F) is observed.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Piggs Peak, in May, during 7.1 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 715mm (28.15") of precipitation is accumulated.

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, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:11 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Piggs Peak, in May, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

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

In Piggs Peak, the average day length in May is 10h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 many hours of sunshine does Piggs Peak have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Piggs Peak, Swaziland

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