Heidelberg weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

How is the weather in Heidelberg in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Heidelberg, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Heidelberg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Heidelberg. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Heidelberg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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

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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 Heidelberg, 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

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