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South AfricaSouth Africa in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
How is the climate in South Africa in may? Is it the best time to visit Nelspruit and Parc Kruger? Check out weather averages and advices on this page.
Weather in South Africa in may 2020
In this section, find the the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in South Africa. These datas are probabilities for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Cape Town
good weather
Weather at 7am
14°C
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
20%
15%
7%
Weather at 1pm
21°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
17%
15%
7%
Weather at 7pm
17°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
16%
12%
8%
Average weather in may in Durban
perfect weather
Weather at 7am
18°C
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
19%
8%
5%
Weather at 1pm
26°C
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
12%
11%
5%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
16%
14%
8%
Average weather in may in Johannesburg
good weather
Weather at 7am
14°C
Clear/Sunny
83% of time
12%
4%
2%
Weather at 1pm
22°C
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
12%
7%
3%
Weather at 7pm
17°C
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
10%
8%
2%
Average weather in may in Parc Kruger
perfect weather
Weather at 7am
20°C
Clear/Sunny
66% of time
20%
10%
4%
Weather at 1pm
27°C
Clear/Sunny
73% of time
16%
7%
5%
Weather at 7pm
21°C
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
14%
6%
5%
Average weather in may in Pretoria
good weather
Weather at 7am
15°C
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
12%
3%
2%
Weather at 1pm
23°C
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
12%
4%
2%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
83% of time
10%
7%
2%
Average weather in may in Hermanus
good weather
Weather at 7am
15°C
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
28%
13%
9%
Weather at 1pm
21°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
21%
16%
6%
Weather at 7pm
17°C
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
24%
11%
11%
Average weather in may in Kimberley
good weather
Weather at 7am
13°C
Clear/Sunny
83% of time
11%
4%
2%
Weather at 1pm
22°C
Clear/Sunny
83% of time
10%
5%
3%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
9%
8%
2%
Average weather in may in Knysna
good weather
Weather at 7am
16°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
23%
10%
7%
Weather at 1pm
23°C
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
21%
11%
5%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
25%
11%
5%
Average weather in may in Long Tom Pas
good weather
Weather at 7am
13°C
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
20%
4%
4%
Weather at 1pm
20°C
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
13%
13%
3%
Weather at 7pm
13°C
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
12%
12%
10%
Average weather in may in Nelspruit
perfect weather
Weather at 7am
16°C
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
12%
5%
5%
Weather at 1pm
24°C
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
15%
8%
2%
Weather at 7pm
16°C
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
12%
12%
11%
Average weather in may in Port Elizabeth (South Africa)
perfect weather
Weather at 7am
17°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
20%
11%
11%
Weather at 1pm
24°C
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
21%
13%
3%
Weather at 7pm
19°C
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
25%
12%
4%
More information about the weather in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may
Average weather in may in Richards Bay
good weather
Weather at 7am
20°C
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
17%
16%
6%
Weather at 1pm
27°C
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
19%
13%
5%
Weather at 7pm
22°C
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
15%
14%
9%
Average weather in may in Sodwana Bay
good weather
Weather at 7am
22°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
19%
18%
6%
Weather at 1pm
27°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
19%
13%
5%
Weather at 7pm
24°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
15%
14%
7%
Average weather in may in Stellenbosch
good weather
Weather at 7am
13°C
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
18%
12%
10%
Weather at 1pm
21°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
17%
15%
6%
Weather at 7pm
16°C
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
18%
14%
7%
Average weather in may in Aliwal North
good weather
Weather at 7am
8°C
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
12%
7%
2%
Weather at 1pm
17°C
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
10%
5%
4%
Weather at 7pm
15°C
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
11%
7%
2%
Average weather in may in Atlantis
good weather
Weather at 7am
14°C
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
21%
14%
7%
Weather at 1pm
20°C
Clear/Sunny
57% of time
17%
15%
8%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
15%
15%
9%
Average weather in may in Butterworth
good weather
Weather at 7am
12°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
16%
10%
8%
Weather at 1pm
20°C
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
16%
8%
7%
Weather at 7pm
15°C
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
15%
10%
7%
Average weather in may in Cradock
good weather
Weather at 7am
11°C
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
15%
4%
3%
Weather at 1pm
20°C
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
16%
3%
3%
Weather at 7pm
18°C
Clear/Sunny
79% of time
14%
5%
3%
Average weather in may in East London
perfect weather
Weather at 7am
17°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
21%
9%
8%
Weather at 1pm
24°C
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
20%
12%
7%
Weather at 7pm
21°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
21%
10%
8%
Average weather in may in Ermelo
good weather
Weather at 7am
10°C
Clear/Sunny
74% of time
11%
10%
4%
Weather at 1pm
19°C
Clear/Sunny
88% of time
8%
3%
2%
Weather at 7pm
16°C
Clear/Sunny
80% of time
12%
6%
3%
Average weather in may in Harrismith
good weather
Weather at 7am
11°C
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
9%
9%
6%
Weather at 1pm
22°C
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
11%
5%
2%
Weather at 7pm
17°C
Clear/Sunny
83% of time
10%
5%
2%
Average weather in may in Jeffrey's Bay
good weather
Weather at 7am
15°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
22%
9%
7%
Weather at 1pm
22°C
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
20%
13%
8%
Weather at 7pm
20°C
Clear/Sunny
60% of time
22%
10%
4%
Organised tours and trips in South Africa in may
Where to go in South Africa in may?
Where to go in South Africa in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where should you go in South Africa in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember: The climate in South Africa in may ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
warning in may the weather is different depending on the city and regions of the country.
In may the weather is perfect in South Africa, but partially because it concerns only the cities of Nelspruit, Knysna, Parc Kruger and Durban. In this part of the country, the conditions are right to enjoy a maximum your travel: the sun is here, it rains very little and the humidity is not too high. It is therefore the ideal month to go to these cities!
Apart from of Nelspruit, Knysna, Parc Kruger and Durban, the weather is good in Kimberley, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Johannesburg, Sodwana Bay, Richards Bay, Port Elizabeth, Long Tom Pas, Cape Town and Pretoria. In these cities, temperatures are still suitable and allow you enjoy the sun and sightseeing in good conditions.
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Climate in Cape Town in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Cape Town is 18°C (maximum temperature is 21°C and minimum temperature is 15°C). The climate quite pleasant in that locality in this month. With 96mm over 9 days, rainfall can happen during your journey. But this is rather moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good month to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 18°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 21°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 16.5°C | ||
| Rainfall | 96mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Durban in May
In may, the mean temperature in Durban is 22°C (maximum temperature is 26°C and minimum temperature is 18°C). The climate quite pleasant in this location in this month. With about 60mm over 7 days, rainfall is infrequent for your vacations.
With a perfect weather, may is an advisable time to go in Durban.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 22°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 26°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 23.8°C | ||
| Rainfall | 60mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (21%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 10:38 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Johannesburg in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Johannesburg is 18°C (maximum temperature is 22°C and minimum temperature is 15°C). The climate nice in that area in this month. With barely 16mm over 3 days, rain may be scarce for your stay.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a recommended month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 18°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 22°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 15°C | ||
| Rainfall | 16mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||
| Humidity | 61% | ||
| Cloud cover | 10% | ||
| Length of day | 10:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Parc Kruger in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Parc Kruger is 24°C (maximum temperature is 27°C and minimum temperature is 20°C). The climate good here in this month. It almost never rains during may. You will not get wet throughout your stay!
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 24°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 20°C | ||
| Rainfall | 13mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 69% | ||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||
| Length of day | 10:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Pretoria in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Pretoria is 19°C (maximum temperature is 23°C and minimum temperature is 16°C). The climate enjoyable here in this month. With about 12mm over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem for your trip.
With a good weather, may is a good month to go in this city in South Africa.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 19°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°C | ||
| Rainfall | 12mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 59% | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 10:53 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in South Africa in may
| Cape Town in may | good weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
| Johannesburg in may | good weather |
| Parc Kruger in may | perfect weather |
| Pretoria in may | good weather |
| Hermanus in may | good weather |
| Kimberley in may | good weather |
| Knysna in may | good weather |
| Long Tom Pas in may | good weather |
| Nelspruit in may | perfect weather |
| Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may | perfect weather |
| Richards Bay in may | good weather |
| Sodwana Bay in may | good weather |
| Stellenbosch in may | good weather |
| Aliwal North in may | good weather |
| Atlantis in may | good weather |
| Butterworth in may | good weather |
| Cradock in may | good weather |
| East London in may | perfect weather |
| Ermelo in may | good weather |
| Harrismith in may | good weather |
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Weather data for South Africa in may:
Weather data for South Africa in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in South Africa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in South Africa can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time of year to visit South Africa.
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Malawi in may
partially perfect weather