May weather forecastLiphateng, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
The weather change in May in Liphateng becomes markedly distinct as temperatures continue to plummet. Liphateng morphs into an ambient territory with visibility sustained at a clean 10km (6.2mi). The southern hemisphere starts to experience the onset of more sedate weather with lesser rainfall days. Incidentally, the wind speed also sees a minor drop. The temperature summary for May restricts itself from 18.5°C (65.3°F) to 6.8°C (44.2°F), making it a notably colder month with only 12mm (0.47") of expected rainfall.Temperature
The arrival of May brings an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F), subtly diverging from April's 20.8°C (69.4°F). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Liphateng is 52%.Rainfall
In Liphateng, in May, during 4.9 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Liphateng, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 37min.On the first day of May, 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
The average sunshine in May in Liphateng is 7.5h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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
Liphateng, 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).
