May weather forecastMohales Hoek, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

In May, Mohales Hoek, Lesotho transition from warm to slightly cooler weather becomes more evident. There is decreased rainfall in comparison to previous months, leading to drier conditions. Evidently, the annual high pressure of 1021.7 mb occurs in May, signifying a change in season. The decreased wind gusts of 13.6km/h (8.5mph) also imply a calmer weather ambiance. The drop in temperature is not drastic, maintaining the daytime weather pleasant and bearable.

Temperature

With the start of May, Mohales Hoek measures an average high-temperature of a refreshing 18.5°C (65.3°F), not significantly differing from April's 20.8°C (69.4°F). An average low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) marks the nights in Mohales Hoek throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

In Mohales Hoek, in May, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Mohales Hoek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 414mm (16.3") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mohales Hoek, snow does not fall in January through May, July through December.

Daylight

In Mohales Hoek, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.

Sunshine

In Mohales Hoek, 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. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 18.5°C (65.3°F) and 7°C (44.6°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

In Mohales Hoek, Lesotho, in May, during 5 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.

In Mohales Hoek, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

In Mohales Hoek, the average day length in May is 10h and 37min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, in Mohales Hoek, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Mohales Hoek.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Mohales Hoek, 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 (14.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, Lesotho

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mohales Hoek, Lesotho

  • Average rainfall days in May: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mohales Hoek, Lesotho

  • Average sunshine days in May: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, 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
Mohales Hoek, 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).