Drakensberg region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Planning a trip to the Drakensberg region, South Africa this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in May

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. May in the Drakensberg region generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Himeville at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Hammanskraal at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Hammanskraal and 4°C (39°F) in Himeville.

For a closer look at conditions across the Drakensberg region, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Hammanskraal with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Struisbaai with 40 mm (1.6 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (May)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (May)

Underberg

In May Underberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In May Himeville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In May Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Struisbaai

In May Struisbaai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Hammanskraal

In May Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
287 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Himeville 20°C (68°F) 4°C (39°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Winterton 23°C (73°F) 6°C (43°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Struisbaai 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Hammanskraal 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Bergville 22°C (72°F) 6°C (43°F) 26 mm (1 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May?

Expect excellent weather across the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May. The popular destination of Underberg averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May?

Average temperatures in the Drakensberg region, South Africa during May range from a nighttime low near 4°C (39°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Underberg.

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Underberg averages just 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Underberg.

On average, the best time to visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa is in April, May, June and September with generally excellent weather in Underberg. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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