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Swartruggens weather in May (North West, South Africa)

How does the weather in Swartruggens usually fare in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

During May, Swartruggens is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 24°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Swartruggens in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 2 days with rain.

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

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

 

Swartruggens, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 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.

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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 Swartruggens, 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
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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