Limpopo Weather in May

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

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Hoedspruit Polokwane Mica Makalali Game Reserve

Planning a getaway to Limpopo, South Africa this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Limpopo in May

Limpopo, South Africa is a region in South Africa. May in Limpopo generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Haenertsburg to 29°C (84°F) in Phalaborwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Phalaborwa and 10°C (50°F) in Haenertsburg.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Alldays with an average of 7.2 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Sibasa with 24 mm (0.9 in).

Explore Limpopo by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March31°C (88°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August27°C (81°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Limpopo in May

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

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 Limpopo

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

Temperature range in Limpopo (May)

Precipitation variation in Limpopo (May)

Hoedspruit

In May Hoedspruit generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Polokwane

In May Polokwane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
275 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Mica

In May Mica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
4.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Makalali Game Reserve

In May Makalali Game Reserve generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Letsitele

In May Letsitele generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 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 Limpopo in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hoedspruit 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Polokwane 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Mica 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Makalali Game Reserve 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Letsitele 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Alldays 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)

Limpopo weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Limpopo, South Africa in May. The popular destination of Hoedspruit averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Hoedspruit peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in Limpopo, South Africa. Hoedspruit averages only about 9.9 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Limpopo, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Hoedspruit.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Hoedspruit. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be unpleasant.

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