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Upington weather in May (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is May weather typically in Upington? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Upington is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Upington in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 13 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 2 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 290 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Upington.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Upington. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and February tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Upington, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 13 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 48%  
SunshineSunshine 290 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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