Bethlehem weather in May (Free State, South Africa)

Is Bethlehem a good destination in May, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Bethlehem during May is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 5°C at night.

Precipitation

Bethlehem in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 3 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Bethlehem. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer 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 Bethlehem climate page with graphs.

 

Bethlehem, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

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 Bethlehem, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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