Rietfontein weather in May (North West, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rietfontein during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The weather in Rietfontein during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Rietfontein in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 287 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Rietfontein. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rietfontein climate page with graphs.

 

Rietfontein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 55% *  

Sunshine 287 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Pretoria, South Africa (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rietfontein, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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