May weather forecastTsikoane, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
Weather-wise, Tsikoane in May is a continuation of the cooling trend initiated in April. Distinctively, May surfaces as the month with the least rainfall, recording merely 8mm (0.31") which is a drastic fall from the 65mm (2.56") in January, marking it as the driest month of the year. Rainfall is experienced only on an average of 3.8 days this month. Nevertheless, the weather conditions remain pleasurable, courtesy of moderate temperatures and an adequate amount of daylight and sunshine hours.Temperature
At the onset of May, Tsikoane records an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 17.1°C (62.8°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) is noted during the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 56%.Rainfall
In Tsikoane, in May, during 3.8 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Tsikoane, 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.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Tsikoane is 10h and 41min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 17:18 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Tsikoane 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during May leads to these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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
Tsikoane, 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).
