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Rothe Weather in May

Rothe in May

The short of it: Rothe in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 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 19° · low 4° · rain 20 mm · daylight 10 h 39 min

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

May in Rothe brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 4°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 39 min in mid-May, 45 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, Rothe runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Morija, 8 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Rothe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 30 mm less rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
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
MorijaMaseru District8 km SE18°3°22 mm
Mantsebo0011 km NNE19°3°21 mm
Matsieng0011 km ESE19°4°21 mm
MazenodMaseru District20 km NNE20°4°20 mm
MakhakheMafeteng District22 km SSE17°3°26 mm
KoloMaseru District25 km ESE18°3°22 mm
RomaMaseru District28 km ENE19°4°20 mm
MaseruMaseru District29 km N20°3°19 mm

The Almanac · Rothe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Rothe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°120 mm10 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
February28°14°104 mm8 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦✦
March26°12°88 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
April22°8°50 mm7 km/h11 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
May19°4°20 mm7 km/h10 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June16°0°14 mm8 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
July17°0°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
August19°2°21 mm10 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°7°16 mm11 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
October25°10°56 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
November26°12°77 mm12 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
December28°14°79 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rothe in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rothe in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 19°, nights near 4°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rothe?

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

How long are the days in Rothe 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 Rothe in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rothe in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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The Editor’s Remark

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