Rietfontein weather in May (North West, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Rietfontein? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Rietfontein the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 24°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Rietfontein in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 287 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in May and which places have the best weather 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 in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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