Ritchie weather in May (South Africa)

What kind of weather does May bring to Ritchie? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

During May, Ritchie is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 24°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Ritchie in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 282 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Ritchie, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Sunshine 282 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kimberley, South Africa (35 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Ritchie, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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