May weather forecastFoso, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Foso, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.1°C (62.8°F) and min 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

Foso, Lesotho, ushers in May with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Foso in May experiences a low-temperature average of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Foso, in May, during 3.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Foso, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Foso.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Foso, Lesotho, is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Foso are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Foso experiences an average high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and a low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Foso, Lesotho, is 56%.

In Foso, Lesotho, during May, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

In Foso, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In Foso, Lesotho, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

The average day length in May in Foso is 10h and 40min.

On the first day of May in Foso, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Foso, Lesotho, is 7.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Foso are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Foso, Lesotho, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (13.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (2.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average pressure in May: 1021.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in May: 7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in May: 8mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (71mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

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
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Foso, Lesotho

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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