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South Africa temperatures in May

South Africa in May has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from moderate in Ladybrand with 17°C (63°F) to high temperatures in Kruger National Park with 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Kruger National Park and 3°C (37°F) in Ladybrand.

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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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Warm: 22ºC (72ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF). Pleasant: 18ºC (64ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF) Moderate: 12ºC (54ºF) to 18ºC (64ºF). Cold: 2ºC (36ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF). Very cold: lower than 2ºC (36ºF)

  • 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 (84°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 13°C (55°F).

  • What is the coldest city in May in South Africa?
    • The coldest city in May in South Africa is Ladybrand when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 17°C (63°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 3°C (37°F).

  • How much sun does South Africa get in May?
    • May is generally a sunny month with an average of 205 hours of sunshine in Cape Town during the whole month.

  • How warm is the water in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 21°C (70°F) in East London this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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