May weather forecastThabaneng, Lesotho

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another comfortable month in Thabaneng, Lesotho, with an average temperature varying between 17.1°C (62.8°F) and 5.2°C (41.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F), nearly matching the April temperature. Nighttime temperatures in Thabaneng hover around an average low of 5.2°C (41.4°F) in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Thabaneng, Lesotho, is 10h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Thabaneng, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Thabaneng 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

Thabaneng in May has an average high-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Thabaneng is 56%.

In Thabaneng, during May, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.

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

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

The average day length in May in Thabaneng is 10h and 38min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, in Thabaneng, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.

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

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Thabaneng is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, Lesotho

  • Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min

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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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
Thabaneng, 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).