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Morija Weather in May

Morija in May

The short of it: Morija in May averages a high of 18 °C (65 °F) and a low of 3 °C (38 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 10 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 3° · rain 22 mm · daylight 10 h 39 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Morija an average May high of 18°, a low of 3° and some 22 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 39 min in mid-May, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Morija runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Matsieng, 5 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Morija, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 32 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 39 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Matsieng005 km ENE19°4°21 mm
RotheMaseru District8 km NW19°4°20 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District14 km SSE17°3°26 mm
Mantsebo0016 km N19°3°21 mm
KoloMaseru District18 km ESE18°3°22 mm
Morunyaneng0022 km S18°3°22 mm
MazenodMaseru District24 km NNE20°4°20 mm
NakoMaseru District25 km E18°3°22 mm

The Almanac · Morija Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Morija by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January27°14°124 mm9 km/h13 h 51 min✦✦✦
February26°13°108 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
March25°12°89 mm7 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
April21°7°54 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°22 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June15°-1°16 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July15°-1°10 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August18°2°23 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°6°18 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°10°61 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November25°11°84 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December27°13°80 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Morija in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Morija in May?

Days average 18 °C (65 °F) and nights 3 °C (38 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 18°, nights near 3°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Morija?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Morija in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 39 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 15 min in June to 14 h 2 min in December.

Does it snow in Morija in May?

Hardly — May nights average 3 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Morija in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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