Johannesburg weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Johannesburg look like in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Johannesburg during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 22°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Johannesburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Johannesburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56%  

Sunshine 276 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 81%  

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 Johannesburg, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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