May weather forecastHellspoort, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
With the advent of May, Hellspoort, Lesotho, witnesses respite from the recurring bouts of rainfall that marked the preceding months. The unique highlight of May is its considerably lower rainfall, with a recorded amount of 12mm (0.47"). The month offers clear skies and cool weather, a stark shift from the heat and moisture observed in the previous months. The overall weather cools down further as the city moves into June, with temperatures falling gradually.Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature stands at a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), closely aligned with April's 20.8°C (69.4°F). Hellspoort experiences a steady low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.Rainfall
In Hellspoort, Lesotho, in May, during 4.9 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hellspoort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Hellspoort is 10h and 37min.On the first day of May in Hellspoort, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Hellspoort. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in May: 18.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (14.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average pressure in May: 1021.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1025.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average humidity in May: 52%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and April (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (33%).
Average rainfall in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in May: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is June (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Hellspoort, 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
Hellspoort, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Hellspoort, 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).
