Sandton weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)
Planning a trip to Sandton in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Sandton, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.
Sandton in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 16 mm for the month. Typically around 3 days of rainfall is expected.
The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
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
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.
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 in May.
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