South Africa in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in South Africa in may 2025
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 6am
59°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
20%
14%
9%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
20%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
21%
14%
8%
Weather at 3am
59°F
48%
21%
15%
8%
Where to go in South Africa in may?
Where to go in South Africa in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth (South Africa), East London, Coffee Bay...) | 67°F to 76°F | 0 à 3 days | 67°F to 77°F | good weather* |
| Free State (Bloemfontein, Harrismith, Welkom...) | 65°F to 76°F | 1 day | good weather | |
| Gauteng (Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto...) | 74°F | 0 à 1 days | perfect weather | |
| KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Richards Bay, Margate...) | 56°F to 77°F | 1 à 4 days | 76°F to 77°F | perfect weather* |
| Limpopo (Parc Kruger, Polokwane, Marakele National Park...) | 72°F to 83°F | 0 à 1 days | perfect weather* | |
| Mpumalanga (Nelspruit, Blyde River Canyon, Sabi Sands Reserve...) | 70°F to 88°F | 0 à 2 days | perfect weather* | |
| North West of South Africa (Mmabatho, Rustenburg, Pilanesberg National Park...) | 72°F to 77°F | 0 à 1 days | perfect weather* | |
| Northern Cape (Kimberley, Upington, Port Nolloth...) | 63°F to 77°F | 0 à 2 days | 59°F | good weather* |
| Western Cape (Cape Town, George, Vredendal...) | 65°F to 72°F | 1 à 6 days | 63°F to 65°F | good weather* |
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.
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.
Climate in South Africa in may
Climate in Cape Town in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Cape Town is 65°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 59°F). The climate quite pleasant in that locality in this month. With 4.8in over 6 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 | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 62°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Bloemfontein in may
In may, maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 61°F). The climate is quite good around this city in this month. With just 0.6in over 1 days, the rain will not be a problem for your stay.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a good time to go there in South Africa.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 58% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 10:40 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Durban in may
In may, the mean temperature in Durban is 70°F (maximum temperature is 76°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate quite pleasant in this location in this month. With about 2.8in over 3 days, rainfall is infrequent for your vacations.
With a perfect weather, may is an advisable time to go in Durban.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 75°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (9%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| 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 67°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 59°F). The climate nice in that area in this month. With barely 0.6in over 1 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 | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 56% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 10:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Kimberley in may
In may, maximum temperature is 72°F and minimum temperature is 56°F (for an average temperature of 65°F). The climate nice in that area in this month. With barely 0.6in over 1 days,
it rains very little for your journey.
With a good climate, may is a good month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 51% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||
| Cloud cover | 9% | ||
| Length of day | 10:41 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in South Africa in may
| Cape Town in may | good weather |
| Bloemfontein in may | good weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
| Johannesburg in may | perfect weather |
| Kimberley in may | good weather |
| Nelspruit in may | perfect weather |
| Parc Kruger in may | perfect weather |
| Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may | perfect weather |
| Pretoria in may | perfect weather |
| Blyde River Canyon in may | perfect weather |
| Coffee Bay in may | good weather |
| East London in may | perfect weather |
| George in may | perfect weather |
| Harrismith in may | good weather |
| Marakele National Park in may | good weather |
| Margate in may | perfect weather |
| Mmabatho in may | perfect weather |
| Polokwane in may | perfect weather |
| Pilanesberg National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Port Nolloth in may | perfect weather |
| Richards Bay in may | good weather |
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 to go to South Africa.