Kokstad weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Is May a good time to explore Kokstad weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Kokstad during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Kokstad in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kokstad, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 5 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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Kokstad, 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

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kokstad.

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