May weather forecast
Matsaile, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Matsaile, Lesotho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.7°C (62.1°F) and an average low of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.7°C (62.1°F), not significantly different from the 18°C (64.4°F) of April. Matsaile's nighttime temperature in May drops to an average of 4.8°C (40.6°F).

Humidity

In Matsaile, Lesotho, the average relative humidity in May is 58%.

Rainfall

In May, in Matsaile, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. In Matsaile, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows in Matsaile. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.2 snowfall days, and 58mm (2.28") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Matsaile, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Matsaile, Lesotho, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:13 SAST.

Sunshine

In Matsaile, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Matsaile. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Matsaile?
The high-temperature, in May, in Matsaile, is 16.7°C (62.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Matsaile?
In May, the average relative humidity in Matsaile, Lesotho, is 58%.
How many days does it rain in May in Matsaile?
In May, in Matsaile, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Matsaile?
May is the first month it typically snows in Matsaile. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Matsaile?
In Matsaile, Lesotho, the average day length in May is 10h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Matsaile?
On the first day of May in Matsaile, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:13 SAST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Matsaile?
In Matsaile, Lesotho, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Matsaile?
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Matsaile.
How high is the UV index in May in Matsaile?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
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Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average temperature in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.8°C).

Average pressure in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average pressure in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average wind speed in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average humidity in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average humidity in May: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average rainfall in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (4mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average rainfall days in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average snowfall in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average snowfall days in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Matsaile, 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 October (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average sunshine days in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).

Average UV index in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average UV index in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average cloud cover in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May - Matsaile, Lesotho
Average visibility in May
Matsaile, Lesotho
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).

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