Rustenburg weather in May (North West, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Rustenburg? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Rustenburg the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Rustenburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rustenburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Rustenburg in May?

For visitors traveling to Rustenburg, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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