May weather forecastHill Top, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
Moving into May in Hill Top, one experiences the full sweep of the transitional season, characterized by dry and colder conditions. A significant decrease in monthly rainfall to 10mm (0.39") characterizes this month. Folks would generally prefer their sweaters during this time as the temperature sees a sharp dip. Increased wind speeds might require putting on an extra layer, especially in the evenings. The shorter days and longer nights curate a distinct sense of calm and tranquillity.Temperature
Hill Top commences May with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.7°C (62.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of May, Hill Top experiences a steady low-temperature average of 4.8°C (40.6°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Hill Top is 58%.Rainfall
In Hill Top, during May, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In Hill Top, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are May through October. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Hill Top, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of snow.Daylight
In Hill Top, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of May, in Hill Top, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:12 SAST.
Sunshine
In Hill Top, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in May: 16.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average humidity in May: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).
Average rainfall in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in May: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (4mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hill Top, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Hill Top, Lesotho
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
