Harrismith weather in May (Free State, South Africa)
Thinking of visiting Harrismith in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.
Temperatures
During May, Harrismith experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 6°C.
Precipitation
Harrismith in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 3 days will experience rain.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 Harrismith climate page with graphs.
Harrismith, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
10%
Precipitation
20 mm
Rainy days
3 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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Harrismith, 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.
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