Pongola weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Pongola in May? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Pongola is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Pongola in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 3 days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pongola, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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