May weather forecast
Mafeteng, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

May invites the inhabitants of Mafeteng to experience further temperature dips. This period is marked by relatively drier air with lower humidity and fewer rainfall days than in April. It gives way to a dry season that extends throughout the winter months. May is marked by the year's highest atmospheric pressure of about 1021.7 mb offering a calming stable weather environment. Advancing towards June, the temperatures continue to plummet, and winter is sensed more profoundly.

Temperature

Mafeteng, Lesotho, experiences an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F) in May, subtly different from April's 20.8°C (69.4°F). During the month of May, Mafeteng anticipates a mean low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mafeteng, in May, during 4.9 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mafeteng, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of May, in Mafeteng, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Mafeteng 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Mafeteng?
In Mafeteng, in May, the average high-temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.8°C (44.2°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Mafeteng?
In Mafeteng, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.
How many days does it rain in May in Mafeteng?
In Mafeteng, Lesotho, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
When it does not snow in Mafeteng?
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall in Mafeteng.
Does it snow in Mafeteng in May?
In Mafeteng, Lesotho, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.
How many hours of daylight does Mafeteng have in May?
In Mafeteng, Lesotho, the average day length in May is 10h and 38min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mafeteng?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Mafeteng?
In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mafeteng?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Mafeteng.
How high is the UV index in May in Mafeteng?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mafeteng, Lesotho, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average temperature in May - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average temperature in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average pressure in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average wind speed in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average humidity in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average rainfall in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average snowfall in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mafeteng, 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 3min

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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average UV index in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in May
Mafeteng, 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 - Mafeteng, Lesotho
Average visibility in May
Mafeteng, 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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