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Temperature in The Drakensberg region in May

The Drakensberg region, South Africa, a region in South Africa, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 20°C (68°F) in Himeville to 25°C (77°F) in Hammanskraal. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Hammanskraal and 4°C (39°F) in Himeville.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May?

To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of the Drakensberg region, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

The Drakensberg region Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region - and find the best time to visit. See also: the Drakensberg region weather by month.

January

24°C (75°F)View January → February

24°C (75°F)View February → March

23°C (73°F)View March → April

21°C (70°F)View April → May

20°C (68°F)View May → June

18°C (64°F)View June → July

17°C (63°F)View July → August

19°C (66°F)View August → September

22°C (72°F)View September → This monthOctober

22°C (72°F)View October → November

23°C (73°F)View November → December

24°C (75°F)View December →

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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

Temperatures Precipitation

Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

The Drakensberg region temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May?

Average daytime highs in the Drakensberg region, South Africa during May reach about 20°C (68°F) in Underberg.

How cold does it get at night in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in May?

Underberg sees nighttime lows close to 4°C (39°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Hammanskraal tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in May in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

For the month of May, Himeville is the most temperate city in the Drakensberg region, South Africa based on our records. Highs average 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 4°C (39°F).

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