Polokwane weather in May (Limpopo, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Polokwane this May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Polokwane during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Polokwane in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 275 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

 

Polokwane, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 11 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 275 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Polokwane, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Polokwane.

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