May weather forecastMapoteng, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
Upon entering May, Mapoteng steps into the winter zone of the climatic calendar. The city experiences substantial retreat in rain, as the post-autumn chilling winter makes its presence felt. The diminishing daylight hours and falling temperatures signify the deeper dive into winter. As temperatures tumble, they record the lows of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and highs of 17.1°C (62.8°F). While rainfall amounts to just 8mm (0.31"), contributing to dryness and low moisture content in the atmosphere.Temperature
May ushers in an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F) in Mapoteng, Lesotho, aligning closely with the preceding month. Mapoteng temperatures generally rest at a low of 5.2°C (41.4°F) during the May nights.Humidity
In Mapoteng, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.Rainfall
In Mapoteng, in May, during 3.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mapoteng, 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.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Mapoteng is 10h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of May, in Mapoteng, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Mapoteng, Lesotho, is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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
Mapoteng, 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).
