Tzaneen weather in May (Limpopo, South Africa)

What weather conditions can you expect in Tzaneen this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Tzaneen during May, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 25°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Tzaneen 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.

Average sunshine

With approximately 275 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tzaneen, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 275 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Polokwane, South Africa (71 KM, 44 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 Tzaneen, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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