Swartfontein weather in May (South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Swartfontein look like in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Swartfontein is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 24°C. At night, they generally drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Swartfontein in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. On average, there are about 3 days with rain during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with 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 Swartfontein climate page with graphs.

 

Swartfontein, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 9%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Swartfontein, 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

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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