Bloemfontein weather in May (Free State, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Bloemfontein in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Bloemfontein the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Bloemfontein in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bloemfontein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 Bloemfontein in May?

For visitors traveling to Bloemfontein, 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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