Makhanda weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Makhanda in May? Check the weather first! Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Makhanda is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 11°C.

Precipitation

Makhanda in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Known for its minimal rainfall, this month is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Take advantage of the dry conditions to explore and enjoy various activities. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 6 days days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Makhanda, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 6 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

Precipitation

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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 Makhanda, 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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Makhanda.

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