May Weather in Makapanstad

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Makapanstad, South Africa, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (62°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (82°F), while lows may dip to 6°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in Makapanstad throughout May hovers around 64%.

6°C (42°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (62°F)

Average temperature

28°C (82°F)

Maximum temperature

64%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Makapanstad averages 16 mm (0.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 10 hours 51 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 20 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 85% probability of sunny days during this period.

16 mm (0.6 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 20 minutes

Sunshine hours

85%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Makapanstad reaches a maximum of 8, indicating a level of High exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 25 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 7 7 7 5 3 1 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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