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Boksburg weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Boksburg for May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Boksburg is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 22°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Boksburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 276 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 Boksburg climate page with graphs.

 

Boksburg, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 16 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 56% *  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 81% *  
Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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.

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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 Boksburg, 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
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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