Mpumalanga Weather in May

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

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Mbombela Hazyview Wakkerstroom Burgersfort

Planning a journey to Mpumalanga, 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 Mpumalanga in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Belfast at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Komatipoort at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Komatipoort and 6°C (43°F) in Belfast.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve with an average of 9.5 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Sabie with 26 mm (1 in).

Explore Mpumalanga by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mpumalanga in May

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

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 Mpumalanga

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

Temperature range in Mpumalanga (May)

Precipitation variation in Mpumalanga (May)

Mbombela

In May Mbombela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mbombela →

Hazyview

In May Hazyview generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hazyview →

Wakkerstroom

In May Wakkerstroom generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
274 hours
239 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Wakkerstroom →

Burgersfort

In May Burgersfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Burgersfort →

Ohrigstad

In May Ohrigstad 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
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 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 Mpumalanga in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mbombela 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Hazyview 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Wakkerstroom 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Burgersfort 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Ohrigstad 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Draasloot 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

Mpumalanga weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

May in Mpumalanga, South Africa brings perfect weather. In Mbombela, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 11°C (52°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Mbombela peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in May, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

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

May is on the drier side in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Mbombela averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Mbombela.

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