Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Umkomaas with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Umkomaas in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Umkomaas with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Umkomaas will be around 25°C, with nights close to 15°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Umkomaas is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Umkomaas. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Umkomaas in May |
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25°C | 18°C | |
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27°C | 21°C | |
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23°C | 15°C | |
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74 mm | 46 mm | |
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6 days | 8 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Umkomaas?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Umkomaas. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Umkomaas in May
With 33°C, Umkomaas hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Umkomaas
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Umkomaas, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Umkomaas
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Umkomaas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Umkomaas.
Daily UV Index in May in Umkomaas
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Umkomaas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Umkomaas Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Umkomaas, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Umkomaas Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Umkomaas, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Umkomaas
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Umkomaas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average Weather in Umkomaas by Month
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