Potchefstroom in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Potchefstroom in may 2025
The weather in Potchefstroom in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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
56°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
13%
2%
1%
Weather at 12pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
13%
2%
1%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
84% of time
14%
2%
1%
Weather at 3am
50°F
83%
13%
3%
2%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Potchefstroom in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Potchefstroom in may.
The climate of Potchefstroom in may is good
The weather in may in Potchefstroom is dry ; it does not rain often (0.5in of precipitation over 1 days).
The climate quite comfortable around this city this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 72°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Potchefstroom is 65°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Potchefstroom in the month of may with a maximum record of 83°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 29 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 94% of time.
On average, in Potchefstroom, the days of may last 10:48. Sunrise is at 06:44 and sets at 17:32.
With a good weather, this month is a good month to go there in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Potchefstroom in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 72°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 56% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.91km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:44 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:48 | ||||
| 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 Potchefstroom in may 2024:
58°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
56°F to 85°F
56°F to 83°F
52°F to 81°F
52°F to 83°F
54°F to 85°F
56°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
56°F to 85°F
56°F to 85°F
58°F to 85°F
54°F to 79°F
54°F to 77°F
50°F to 77°F
52°F to 79°F
52°F to 81°F
52°F to 81°F
52°F to 79°F
50°F to 79°F
50°F to 81°F
52°F to 79°F
50°F to 77°F
47°F to 77°F
49°F to 77°F
47°F to 76°F
47°F to 76°F
47°F to 76°F
45°F to 74°F
47°F to 74°F
49°F to 76°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Potchefstroom:
| Soweto in may | perfect weather |
| Johannesburg in may | perfect weather |
| Rustenburg in may | perfect weather |
| Welkom in may | good weather |
| Pretoria in may | perfect weather |
| Pilanesberg National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Mmabatho in may | perfect weather |
| Standerton in may | good weather |
| Madikwe Game Reserve in may | perfect weather |
| Thabazimbi in may | good weather |
| Golden Gate Highlands National Park in may | good weather |
| Modimolle in may | perfect weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Potchefstroom
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Weather data for Potchefstroom in may:
Weather data for Potchefstroom for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Potchefstroom. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom.