Northern Cape Weather in May

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

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Upington Kathu Kotzeshoop Hanover Road

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

What to Expect in Northern Cape in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Sutherland at 19°C (66°F) to warm in Kotzeshoop at 26°C (79°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Kotzeshoop and 6°C (43°F) in Sutherland.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Sutherland with 25 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Upington gets approximately 290 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Northern Cape by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northern Cape - and find the best time to visit. (based on Upington)

January36°C (97°F) February36°C (97°F) March34°C (93°F) April29°C (84°F) May26°C (79°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October31°C (88°F) November34°C (93°F) December36°C (97°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northern Cape in May

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

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 Northern Cape

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

Temperature range in Northern Cape (May)

Precipitation variation in Northern Cape (May)

Upington

In May Upington generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
290 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
27 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Upington →

Kathu

In May Kathu 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
262 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kathu →

Kotzeshoop

In May Kotzeshoop generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kotzeshoop →

Hanover Road

In May Hanover Road generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Hanover Road →

Kimberley

In May Kimberley 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 excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
265 hours
282 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Kimberley →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northern Cape in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Upington 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Kathu 24°C (75°F) 7°C (45°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Kotzeshoop 26°C (79°F) 11°C (52°F) 5 mm (0.2 in)
Hanover Road 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Kimberley 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
De Aar 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Northern Cape weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Cape, South Africa in May?

Expect excellent weather across Northern Cape, South Africa in May. The popular destination of Upington averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Northern Cape, South Africa in May?

In Upington, the average daytime high in May is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Northern Cape, South Africa. Upington averages only about 13 mm (0.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Northern Cape, South Africa?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Northern Cape, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Upington.

On average, the best time to visit Northern Cape, South Africa is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally excellent weather in Upington. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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