Sandton weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

Is Sandton a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Sandton in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Sandton in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 276 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Sandton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 16 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (15 KM, 9 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 Sandton, 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.

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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