May weather forecastMapotu, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is also an enjoyable month in Mapotu, Lesotho, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°C (44.2°F) and max 18.5°C (65.3°F).Temperature
May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F) is experienced.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.Rainfall
In Mapotu, during May, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. In Mapotu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.2 days and collects up to 417mm (16.42") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Mapotu, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 38min.On the first day of May in Mapotu, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:19 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Mapotu 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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 18min).
- 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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
Mapotu, 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).
