May weather forecast
Koeneng, Lesotho

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Weather in May

May is the month where one can unmistakably tell that winter is on the horizon in Koeneng, Lesotho. The high temperatures keep decreasing into the cooler temperatures, and the days continue to become shorter. The month of May stands out as a particularly dry month, with hardly any rainfall recorded. The vegetative growth slows down in this month due to the moisture deficit, with farmers transitioning into maintenance mode. While the days are slightly shorter, they are also notably sunnier, offering plenty of natural light and opportunities for solar harnessing.

Temperature

May notes an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F), subtly differing from April's 19.6°C (67.3°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a wintry 5.2°C (41.4°F) at night.

Humidity

In Koeneng, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Koeneng, in May, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Koeneng, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Koeneng, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of May in Koeneng, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during May leads to these advisories:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Koeneng in May?

In Koeneng, 17.1°C (62.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 5.2°C (41.4°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Koeneng?

The average relative humidity in May in Koeneng is 56%.

How many days does it rain in May in Koeneng?

In May, in Koeneng, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Koeneng?

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

Does it snow in Koeneng in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Koeneng?

In Koeneng, Lesotho, the average day length in May is 10h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Koeneng?

On the first day of May in Koeneng, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Koeneng?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Koeneng?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Koeneng?

In Koeneng, Lesotho, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average temperature in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average pressure in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average wind speed in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average humidity in May - Koeneng, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average rainfall in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average rainfall days in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average rainfall days in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average snowfall in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average snowfall days in May - Koeneng, 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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Koeneng, Lesotho
  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 4min

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average sunshine days in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average UV index in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average cloud cover in May - Koeneng, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Koeneng, Lesotho

Average visibility in May - Koeneng, 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).

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