Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across South Africa this May.
South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Rhodes to 29°C (84°F) in Kruger National Park. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Kruger National Park and 3°C (37°F) in Rhodes.
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Average daytime highs in South Africa during May reach about 20°C (68°F) in Cape Town.
Nighttime temperatures in Cape Town typically drop to around 12°C (54°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Kruger National Park is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 29°C (84°F) and rarely drops below 16°C (61°F) during the night.
The coldest city in May in South Africa is Rhodes when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C (61°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 3°C (37°F).
Cape Town enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 21°C (70°F) in East London this month, a refreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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