Kuruman weather in May (South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Kuruman in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Kuruman is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Kuruman in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 262 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuruman climate page with graphs.

 

Kuruman, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 59%  

Sunshine 262 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 78%  

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Kuruman, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kuruman.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.