Hekpoort weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Hekpoort this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Hekpoort is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 23°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Hekpoort in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 2 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 276 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with 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 Hekpoort climate page with graphs.

 

Hekpoort, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (55 KM, 34 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.

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 Hekpoort, 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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