May weather forecastPitseng, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
In May, Pitseng continues its journey into the cooler season with a significant drop in temperatures. This time of the year is noticeably cooler than April, paving the way for the impending cold months. Weather conditions remain dry with only 8mm (0.31") of rainfall recorded, the second-lowest for the year. The households of Pitseng gear up for the chilly evenings, indicating a significant change in weather patterns. Though the city receives 10.7 hours of daylight, the UV index drops to 3, reflecting diminished intensity of the sunlight.Temperature
Pitseng's weather, upon May's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F), nearly identical to the prior month. May generally records an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Pitseng, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.Daylight
In Pitseng, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 41min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Pitseng. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during May translates into the following directions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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
Pitseng, 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).
