May weather forecastTsoelike, Lesotho
May
Weather in May
The transition evident in April is more pronounced in May as Tsoelike heads towards the middle of the year. The cool weather of May serves as the gateway into the colder months with the city experiencing some of its lowest temperatures of the year. Rainfall is at its barest minimum for the year at 10mm (0.39") made evident by the scarcity of the umbrella on the streets. At this point, the city has cooled down significantly and the weather pattern from the beginning of the year has completely shifted. Despite the reduction in warmth and sunshine, May's fresh air and clear skies make it an ideal period for exploring the natural wonders of Tsoelike.Temperature
May brings a marginal elevation to a still enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) from April's 18°C (64.4°F) in Tsoelike's average high-temperatures. Tsoelike, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Tsoelike is 58%.Rainfall
In Tsoelike, in May, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Tsoelike, Lesotho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 633mm (24.92") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months with snowfall in Tsoelike. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Tsoelike, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.2 days and aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Tsoelike is 10h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 17:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 17:13 SAST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in May translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average high temperature in May: 16.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (14.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 4.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average pressure in May: 1021.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1014.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (6.3km/h).
Average humidity in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average humidity in May: 58%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (46%).
Average rainfall in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average rainfall in May: 10mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (128mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (4mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is August (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Tsoelike, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average UV index in May: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average cloud cover in May: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in May
Tsoelike, Lesotho
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
