May weather forecast
Roodepoort, South Africa

May

Weather in May

May ushers in winter in Roodepoort, with noticeably cooler conditions and a distinct reduction in rainfall. Embracing a fresh setting, the month exhibits clear, bright skies, elevated by a significantly low cloud percentage. This feature, coupled with ample sunshine hours, accentuates the city's natural beauty, despite the dip in temperature. Reduced humidity further contributes to more comfortable conditions for outdoor pursuits. The most standout aspect of May, however, is the remarkably low rainfall, registering a mere 5mm (0.2") over the course of the month.

Temperature

In Roodepoort, May's average high-temperature stands at a still pleasant 21°C (69.8°F), closely related to the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, Roodepoort reports a steady low-temperature average of 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Roodepoort is 49%.

Rainfall

In Roodepoort, South Africa, during May, the rain falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Roodepoort, South Africa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 441mm (17.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 10h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of May, in Roodepoort, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:24 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Roodepoort are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Roodepoort?
The high-temperature, in May, in Roodepoort, records 21°C (69.8°F), while the low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 29°C (84.2°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Roodepoort?
In Roodepoort, South Africa, the average relative humidity in May is 49%.
How many days does it rain in May in Roodepoort?
In Roodepoort, South Africa, in May, during 3.4 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Roodepoort?
In May, the average day length in Roodepoort, South Africa, is 10h and 50min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Roodepoort?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:38. On the last day of the month, in Roodepoort, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:24 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Roodepoort?
In Roodepoort, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Roodepoort?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Roodepoort.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Roodepoort?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Roodepoort, South Africa, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average temperature in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average high temperature in May: 21°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and December (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.1°C).

Average pressure in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average pressure in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average pressure in May: 1021mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average wind speed in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average humidity in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (34%).

Average rainfall in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average rainfall in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average rainfall days in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Roodepoort, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average sunshine days in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average UV index in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Roodepoort, South Africa
Average cloud cover in May
Roodepoort, South Africa
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

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

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

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