Weather in May in Gauteng
Thinking about venturing to Gauteng 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 Gauteng in May?
Gauteng 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 to warm in Akasia at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Akasia and 7°C in Alberton.
Precipitation
May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm in Johannesburg.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 276 hours of sunshine in Johannesburg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Gauteng for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gauteng climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gauteng?
Johannesburg
In May Johannesburg 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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Pretoria
In May Pretoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kempton Park
In May Kempton Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Centurion
In May Centurion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Midrand
In May Midrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°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 Gauteng, in South Africa.
Is May the best time to visit Gauteng?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gauteng. 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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