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Gauteng Weather in May

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

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Planning a journey to Gauteng, South Africa this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Gauteng in May

Gauteng, South Africa is a region in South Africa. May in Gauteng generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Alberton at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Akasia at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Akasia and 7°C (45°F) in Alberton.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gauteng, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Johannesburg.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Johannesburg typically receives 276 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Gauteng by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gauteng — and find the best time to visit. (based on Johannesburg)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August22°C (72°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Gauteng in May

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

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 Gauteng

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

Temperature range in Gauteng (May)

Precipitation variation in Gauteng (May)

Johannesburg

In May Johannesburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
276 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Johannesburg →

Pretoria

In May Pretoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
287 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
7.9 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pretoria →

Kempton Park

In May Kempton Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
237 hours
276 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Centurion

In May Centurion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
287 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Midrand

In May Midrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
287 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Gauteng in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Johannesburg 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Pretoria 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Kempton Park 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Centurion 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Midrand 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Boksburg 22°C (72°F) 7°C (45°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Gauteng weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gauteng, South Africa in May?

In May, Gauteng, South Africa generally has perfect weather conditions. Johannesburg sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Gauteng, South Africa in May?

In Johannesburg, the average daytime high in May is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Gauteng, South Africa get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Gauteng, South Africa. Johannesburg averages only about 17 mm (0.7 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gauteng, South Africa?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gauteng, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Johannesburg is perfect.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Johannesburg.

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