Pretoria weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Pretoria? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Pretoria the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Pretoria in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 2 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 287 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

 

Pretoria, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
SunshineSunshine 287 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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 Pretoria in May?

For visitors traveling to Pretoria, 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.

Swimming
10/10
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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