May weather forecastRakotoane, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is also a moderate month in Rakotoane, Lesotho, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13°C (55.4°F) and 2°C (35.6°F).Temperature
The arrival of May sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still refreshing 13°C (55.4°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Rakotoane, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 2°C (35.6°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.Rainfall
In Rakotoane, in May, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rakotoane, there are 145.7 rainfall days, and 641mm (25.24") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are April through November. In May, in Rakotoane, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rakotoane, there are 11.5 snowfall days, and 205mm (8.07") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rakotoane, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 40min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 17:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 17:15 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Rakotoane is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Rakotoane are May and July, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in May: 13°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.2°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average pressure in May: 1021.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average humidity in May: 57%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (42%).
Average rainfall in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in May: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (131mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in May: 21mm
The month with the highest snowfall is April (45mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is June (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rakotoane, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average UV index in May: 2
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October, November and December (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and July (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in May
Rakotoane, Lesotho
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (9km).
