May weather forecastRatau, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
With the winter closing in, May experiences a significant change in weather. The air turns brisk and cooler temperatures become the norm. The city receives only 8mm (0.31") of rainfall, a sharp decrease compared to previous months. Hikers and climbers can take advantage of the clear skies and reduced cloud cover of just 10%. As cool winds sweep across the city, they usher in a serene atmosphere ideal for outdoor exploration.Temperature
The average high-temperature is a still refreshing 17.1°C (62.8°F) in May, hardly different from the 19.6°C (67.3°F) recorded in April. During May, Ratau records an average temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Ratau, Lesotho, is 56%.Rainfall
In May, in Ratau, Lesotho, 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
January through May, September through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 10h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
In Ratau, 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 Ratau. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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
Ratau, 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).
