May weather forecastKhitsane, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Khitsane, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

With the advent of May, Khitsane experiences an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Khitsane reports a consistent average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) throughout May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Khitsane, Lesotho, is 52%.

Rainfall

In Khitsane, Lesotho, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Khitsane, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Khitsane, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

Daylight

In Khitsane, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of May, in Khitsane, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

Sunshine

In Khitsane, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Khitsane during May are 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 28°C (82.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Khitsane is 52%.

In Khitsane, Lesotho, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

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

In May, the average day length in Khitsane, Lesotho, is 10h and 37min.

In May, on the first day of the month, 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.

In Khitsane, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

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

In Khitsane, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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 November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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
Khitsane, 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).