Average weather for Upington in May
It's warm in May in Upington with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 13°C.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Upington with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 12°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather’s mostly sunny and dry.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 26°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Upington is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
According to weather history, there is only 9,8 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Upington in May |
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27°C | 22°C | |
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30°C | 28°C | |
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22°C | -5°C | |
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9,8 mm | 105 mm | |
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1 day | 14 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Upington?
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Upington. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2023, Upington reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -40°C to a highest value of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Upington
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in May for Upington, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Upington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Upington, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 1 day of precipitation in Upington.
Daily UV index in May in Upington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Upington, 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 Upington over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Upington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in May in Upington over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Upington, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in May for Upington
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Upington. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Upington by month
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