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Kruger National Park weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kruger National Park during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Kruger National Park during May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 29°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kruger National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. This month experiences about 3 days of rain according to historical data.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kruger National Park, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy 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.

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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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