May weather forecastTau, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn in Tau, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of May brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. An average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) is observed during the May nights.

Humidity

In Tau, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Tau, in May, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Tau, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 387mm (15.24") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months without snowfall in Tau.

Daylight

In Tau, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:17 SAST.

Sunshine

In Tau, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Updated: Feb 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Tau, records 17.1°C (62.8°F), while the low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).

In Tau, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

In Tau, Lesotho, in May, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.

In Tau, Lesotho, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

In Tau, Lesotho, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

In Tau, the average day length in May is 10h and 40min.

On the first day of May in Tau, Lesotho, 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.

In Tau, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Tau is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

19.6°C

17.1°C

13.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.9km/h

8km/h

8.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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
Tau, 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).