Northern Cape weather in May
Planning a journey to Northern Cape this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Northern Cape in May?
Northern Cape is a region in South Africa. May in Northern Cape generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with low precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Sutherland at 19°C to warm in Kotzeshoop at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Kotzeshoop and 6°C in Sutherland.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 5 mm to low rainfall in Sutherland with 25 mm. Meanwhile, Upington enjoys approximately 290 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northern Cape in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Northern Cape climate page.
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Average weather in Upington
In May Upington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Springbok
In May Springbok generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kathu
In May Kathu 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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Average weather in Kotzeshoop
In May Kotzeshoop generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Hanover Road
In May Hanover Road generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Northern Cape?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Northern Cape with overall perfect weather in Upington.
On average, the best time to visit Northern Cape is in April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Upington. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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