Magaliesburg weather in May (North West, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Magaliesburg in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Magaliesburg the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Magaliesburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 276 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Magaliesburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Magaliesburg in May?

For visitors traveling to Magaliesburg, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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