May weather forecast
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another warm month in Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Temperature

May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F) from April. In May, Mount Edgecombe experiences a temperature dip to an average of 16.2°C (61.2°F) at night.

Humidity

In Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mount Edgecombe, in May, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Edgecombe, there are 182.6 rainfall days, and 597mm (23.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Edgecombe, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Mount Edgecombe, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:04 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Edgecombe is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Mount Edgecombe?
In Mount Edgecombe, in May, the average high-temperature is 23.4°C (74.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Mount Edgecombe?
In Mount Edgecombe, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.
How many days does it rain in May in Mount Edgecombe?
In Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, in May, during 9.6 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Mount Edgecombe?
The average day length in May in Mount Edgecombe is 10h and 38min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Mount Edgecombe?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 17:21. On the last day of the month, in Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:04 SAST.
How many hours of sunshine does Mount Edgecombe have in May?
In Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Mount Edgecombe?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 16.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1019.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1023.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 11km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (11km/h).

Average humidity in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (64%).

Average rainfall in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6.5 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (5.4 days).

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

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May - Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Mount Edgecombe, South Africa
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (9km).

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