May weather forecastThaba Bosigo, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

In May, magic happens in Thaba Bosigo as weather conditions continue to evolve. Notably, the city experiences its lowest rainfall of merely 8mm (0.31"), indicating a significant drying out period following the rainy start to the year. As summer fades off into the past, the city presents cooler temperatures and less humidity. It's an ideal time for those who seek comfort in colder weather to visit Thaba Bosigo. Despite the decreased daylight, sunshine availability remains reasonable, creating harmony in weather patterns.

Temperature

With the advent of May, Thaba Bosigo's high-temperatures adjust to a still comfortable 17.1°C (62.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. During the month of May, Thaba Bosigo experiences a steady low-temperature average of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Thaba Bosigo, in May, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Thaba Bosigo, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 387mm (15.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Thaba Bosigo, snow does not fall in January through May, September through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Thaba Bosigo is 10h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

Sunshine

In Thaba Bosigo, 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 Thaba Bosigo. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in May leads to these recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Thaba Bosigo, is 17.1°C (62.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

In May, the rain falls for 3.8 days. Throughout May, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In May, the average day length in Thaba Bosigo is 10h and 39min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

In Thaba Bosigo, 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 Thaba Bosigo is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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
Thaba Bosigo, 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).