May weather forecast
Phoenix, South Africa

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderately hot month in Phoenix, South Africa, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°C (74.1°F) and 16.2°C (61.2°F).

Temperature

During May, the average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 23.4°C (74.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 16.2°C (61.2°F) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Phoenix is 72%.

Rainfall

In Phoenix, in May, during 9.6 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.6 rainfall days, and 597mm (23.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May, 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

In May, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

In Phoenix, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?
An average high-temperature, in May, in Phoenix, 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?
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.
How many days does it rain in May?
In Phoenix, during May, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Phoenix have in May?
In Phoenix, the average day length in May is 10h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
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, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 17:04 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in May - Phoenix, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Phoenix, 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 - Phoenix, South Africa
Average visibility in May
Phoenix, 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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