Weather in May in North West
Planning a trip to North West this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in North West in May?
North West 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 in Magaliesburg to 26°C in Madikwe Game Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Madikwe Game Reserve and 8°C in Magaliesburg.For specific regional insights in North West, 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 to low rainfall in Lichtenburg with 21 mm.Average sunshine
The city Hartbeespoort usually sees around 287 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our North West climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our North West's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North West?
Hartbeespoort
In May Hartbeespoort 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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Mahikeng
In May Mahikeng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Rustenburg
In May Rustenburg 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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Klerksdorp
In May Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Magaliesburg
In May Magaliesburg 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North West, in South Africa.
Is May the best time to visit North West?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit North West 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 tolerable weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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