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Temperatures in May
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Temperature in South Africa in May

May in South Africa has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Rhodes with 16°C to high temperatures in Kruger National Park with 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Kruger National Park and 3°C in Rhodes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in South Africa in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in South Africa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in South Africa?
    • Kruger National Park tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 16°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in South Africa?
    • The coldest city in May in South Africa is Rhodes when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 3°C.

  • How much sun does South Africa get in May?
    • Cape Town enjoys close to 205 hours of sunlight. This not only brightens the days but also uplifts the atmosphere during the month.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 21°C in East London this month, a rehreshing temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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