Drakensberg in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Drakensberg in may 2025
The weather in Drakensberg in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 113.1cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
81% of time
15%
4%
1%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
10%
5%
3%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
15%
13%
4%
Weather at 3am
38°F
79%
15%
4%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Drakensberg in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Drakensberg in may.
The climate of Drakensberg in may is very bad
the weather in Drakensberg in may is relatively dry (with 1in of rainfall over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in that area may, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Drakensberg is 49°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Drakensberg in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2020.
In may in Drakensberg, the days on average last 10:39. The sun rises at 06:40 and sunset is at 17:19.
May: another location in South Africa?
If you want to go to South Africa in may, there are destinations with better weather than Drakensberg:
In may, Durban, Johannesburg, Nelspruit, Parc Kruger, Port Elizabeth (South Africa) and Pretoria have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Coffee Bay, Harrismith and Marakele National Park have good weather.
Finally, Karoo National Park and Sutherland have a tolerable climate, but better than Drakensberg.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Drakensberg in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 113.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 61% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 11% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:39 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Drakensberg in may 2024:
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 65°F
41°F to 65°F
43°F to 65°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
40°F to 63°F
41°F to 65°F
41°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
45°F to 63°F
43°F to 63°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
38°F to 56°F
40°F to 61°F
40°F to 61°F
41°F to 58°F
36°F to 59°F
38°F to 61°F
40°F to 67°F
43°F to 65°F
40°F to 61°F
36°F to 58°F
34°F to 56°F
34°F to 56°F
32°F to 59°F
34°F to 61°F
32°F to 54°F
31°F to 54°F
34°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Drakensberg:
| Royal Natal National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Kokstad in may | good weather |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park in may | good weather |
| Harrismith in may | good weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
| Port Shepstone in may | perfect weather |
| Margate in may | perfect weather |
| Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in may | perfect weather |
| The Wild Coast in may | perfect weather |
| Vryheid in may | good weather |
| Mthatha in may | good weather |
| Port St Johns in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Drakensberg
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Drakensberg in may:
Weather data for Drakensberg for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Drakensberg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Drakensberg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Drakensberg.