Springbok weather in May (Northern Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Springbok in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Springbok the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Springbok in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Springbok, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
SunshineSunshine 220 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in May

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

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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 Springbok in May?

For visitors traveling to Springbok, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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