Hanover weather in May (South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Hanover during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Hanover, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Hanover in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 243 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 Hanover. March, April, May, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, June, July and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hanover, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 57% *  

Sunshine 243 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 74% *  

* Data from: Middelburg, South Africa (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Hanover in May?

For visitors traveling to Hanover, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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