Pinetown weather in May (South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Pinetown this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Pinetown during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 26°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Pinetown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 223 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Pinetown.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Pinetown. 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 Pinetown climate page with graphs.

 

Pinetown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (13 KM, 8 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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