Mthatha in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mthatha in may 2025
The weather in Mthatha in the month of 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
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
20%
5%
5%
Weather at 12pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
21%
6%
3%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
19%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
52°F
59%
16%
15%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mthatha in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mthatha in may.
The climate of Mthatha in may is good
The weather in may in Mthatha is rather dry (with 1.3in of precipitation over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.2in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate quite comfortable in that locality may. Temperatures are up to 74°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Mthatha is 63°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Mthatha in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 26 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 84% of the month.
On average, in Mthatha, the days of may last 10:31. Sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset is at 17:17.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a good time to go in Mthatha in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mthatha in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 72% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.95km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:46 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mthatha in may 2024:
54°F to 79°F
52°F to 83°F
58°F to 88°F
63°F to 90°F
56°F to 86°F
59°F to 88°F
58°F to 90°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 86°F
65°F to 92°F
56°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 70°F
49°F to 81°F
65°F to 85°F
59°F to 88°F
56°F to 74°F
54°F to 70°F
50°F to 81°F
58°F to 88°F
58°F to 88°F
52°F to 79°F
56°F to 86°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 72°F
49°F to 72°F
47°F to 74°F
49°F to 79°F
52°F to 81°F
52°F to 83°F
45°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Mthatha:
| Coffee Bay in may | good weather |
| Port St Johns in may | good weather |
| Butterworth in may | good weather |
| Kokstad in may | good weather |
| The Wild Coast in may | perfect weather |
| Margate in may | perfect weather |
| East London in may | perfect weather |
| Port Shepstone in may | perfect weather |
| Aliwal North in may | good weather |
| Drakensberg in may | very bad weather |
| Port Alfred in may | perfect weather |
| Durban in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Mthatha
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Weather data for Mthatha in may:
Weather data for Mthatha for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mthatha. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mthatha 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 Mthatha.