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Mbombela weather in May (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Mbombela this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Mbombela is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 25°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Mbombela in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 3 days days of rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Mbombela. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mbombela, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 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?

For visitors traveling to Mbombela, 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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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