Weather in May in Free State
Thinking about venturing to Free State this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Free State in May?
Free State is a region in South Africa. May in Free State 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 Clarens at 19°C to warm in Parys at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Parys and 4°C in Clarens.For a closer look at conditions across Free State, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Harrismith with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Fouriesburg with 31 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bloemfontein enjoys close to 270 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Free State climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Free State?
Bloemfontein
In May Bloemfontein generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Van Reenen
In May Van Reenen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Harrismith
In May Harrismith generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Philippolis
In May Philippolis generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sterkfontein Dam
In May Sterkfontein Dam generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Free State, in South Africa.
Is May the best time to visit Free State?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Free State. Typically, the climate in Bloemfontein is perfect.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Bloemfontein.
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