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Madikwe Game Reserve weather in May (North West, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Madikwe Game Reserve during May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The weather in Madikwe Game Reserve is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 26°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Madikwe Game Reserve in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 2 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 288 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Madikwe Game Reserve. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Madikwe Game Reserve, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
SunshineSunshine 288 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Gaborone, Botswana (40 KM, 25 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.

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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.

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

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