Nigel weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in Nigel in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Nigel experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Nigel in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 3 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 276 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Nigel. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, 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 Nigel climate page with graphs.

 

Nigel, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (49 KM, 30 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?

For visitors traveling to Nigel, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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