Mahikeng weather in May (North West, South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Mahikeng as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Mahikeng in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Mahikeng in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

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

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

 

Mahikeng, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy 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.

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 Mahikeng, 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 Mahikeng.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.