May weather forecast
Matsulu, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Matsulu, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F), hardly diverging from April's 26.2°C (79.2°F). Nightly readings in May display a noticeable downturn from daily highs, with the average low-temperature registering a refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In Matsulu, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

In May, in Matsulu, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout May, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is accumulated. In Matsulu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.5 days and collects up to 488mm (19.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Matsulu, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of May, in Matsulu, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:12 SAST.

Sunshine

In Matsulu, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Matsulu. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Matsulu?
May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F) and a low-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Matsulu?
The average relative humidity in May in Matsulu is 66%.
How many days does it rain in May in Matsulu?
In Matsulu, South Africa, in May, during 5.7 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Matsulu?
The average day length in May in Matsulu, South Africa, is 10h and 53min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Matsulu?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:25. On the last day of the month, in Matsulu, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:12 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Matsulu?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Matsulu, South Africa, is 7.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Matsulu?
The months with the lowest UV index are April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Matsulu?
In Matsulu, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (23°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (19°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (10.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (56%).

Average rainfall in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May - Matsulu, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Matsulu, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (8km).

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