Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature for May is a comfortable 18.5°C (65.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.Rainfall
In May, in Riet Vlei, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout May, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riet Vlei, there are 107.2 rainfall days, and 417mm (16.42") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, July through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 10h and 37min.On the first day of May in Riet Vlei, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Riet Vlei 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Riet Vlei?
What is the average humidity in May in Riet Vlei?
How much does it rain in Riet Vlei in May?
When it does not snow in Riet Vlei?
Does it snow in Riet Vlei in May?
What is the average length of the day in May in Riet Vlei?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Riet Vlei?
How many hours of sunshine does Riet Vlei have in May?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Riet Vlei?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Riet Vlei?
Average temperature in May
Riet Vlei, 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 (14.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (16.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.1°C).
Average pressure in May
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in May: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (6mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Riet Vlei, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Riet Vlei, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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
Riet Vlei, 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).
Riet Vlei, Lesotho
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