May weather forecast
Lesotho

May marks the end of autumn and the onset of winter in Lesotho. This month sees a significant decrease in temperature, with average ranges falling between 0°C (32°F) and 15°C (59°F). The lower altitude regions, including Maseru, maintain slightly warmer temperatures, while the higher altitude areas, such as Thaba-Tseka, begin to experience a chill indicative of the coming winter.

Precipitation in May drops to an average of about 30mm (1.18"), making it one of the driest months of the year. Rainfall is infrequent and significantly less compared to the previous months, indicating a clear shift towards the dry winter season. This drop in precipitation is a continuing trend from April, with May typically recording less rainfall.

As May progresses, the landscapes of Lesotho undergo further changes. The autumn hues begin to give way to the stark yet captivating scenery of the winter months. The cooler temperatures coupled with the country's high altitude result in a lower intensity of sun, although sun protection should not be completely ruled out. Despite the dropping temperatures, the clear skies and reduced rainfall make May an excellent time for outdoor activities, particularly for those who enjoy the crisp, clear conditions of the late autumn and early winter months.

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• Maseru - May »
  In Maseru snow does not fall in January through May, September through December. On the first day of May sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:35.
• Teyateyaneng - May »
  A marked drop in temperature signals the onset of May in Teyateyaneng, the chill brought on by the season is palpable, with temperatures plummeting to a high of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low of 5.2°C (41.4°F). In Teyateyaneng, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.
• Mafeteng - May »
  In Mafeteng, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December. In Mafeteng during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Hlotse - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Hlotse, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:18 SAST. In Hlotse, snow does not fall in January through July, September through December.
• Maputsoe - May »
  In Maputsoe snow does not fall in January through May, September through December. May is another significantly cooler month in Maputsoe, Lesotho, with temperatures declining further to an average maximum of 17.1°C (62.8°F).
• Butha-Buthe - May »
  In Butha-Buthe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 432mm (17.01") of precipitation. On the first day of May in Butha-Buthe sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:32.
• Thaba-Tseka - May »
  In Thaba-Tseka, in May, during 1.8 snowfall days, 21mm (0.83") of snow is typically accumulated. In Thaba-Tseka, during May, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of snow.
• Mokhotlong - May »
  Throughout the year, in Mokhotlong there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of snow is accumulated. On the first day of May in Mokhotlong sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:29.
• Tsoelike - May »
  In Tsoelike during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation. In Tsoelike, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of snow.
• Pitseng - May »
  In Pitseng during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation. In Pitseng, Lesotho, during May, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.