North West Weather in May

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Planning a trip to North West, South Africa this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North West in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Magaliesburg to 26°C (79°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 8°C (46°F) in Magaliesburg.

For specific regional insights in North West, South Africa, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Melorane with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to low rainfall in Lichtenburg with 21 mm (0.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Hartbeespoort enjoys approximately 287 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore North West by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in May

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

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (May)

Precipitation variation in North West (May)

Hartbeespoort

In May Hartbeespoort 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
243 hours
287 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In May Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In May Rustenburg 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)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In May Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In May Magaliesburg 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
48 mm (1.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North West, in South Africa.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Mahikeng 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Rustenburg 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Klerksdorp 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Magaliesburg 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Potchefstroom 23°C (73°F) 7°C (45°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

North West weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in May?

Expect perfect weather across North West, South Africa in May. The popular destination of Hartbeespoort averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in May?

Average temperatures in North West, South Africa during May range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Hartbeespoort.

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

Not particularly. Hartbeespoort averages just 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for North West, South Africa.

Is May a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

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

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Hartbeespoort. In contrast, January and February tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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