May weather forecastKoeneng, Lesotho
May
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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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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).
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).
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).
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Koeneng, 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
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).
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).
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).
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).
