Centurion weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

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

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Centurion in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 23°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Centurion in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

Average sunshine

With around 287 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Centurion. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Centurion, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 287 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (10 KM, 6 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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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 Centurion, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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