Philippolis weather in May (Free State, South Africa)

How is the weather in Philippolis in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Philippolis the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 21°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Philippolis in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

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

 

Philippolis, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

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.

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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 Philippolis in May?

For visitors traveling to Philippolis, 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
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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