Vanderbijlpark weather in May (Gauteng, South Africa)

How does the May weather in Vanderbijlpark compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Vanderbijlpark during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 22°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Vanderbijlpark in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. This month experiences about 3 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 276 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Vanderbijlpark climate page with graphs.

 

Vanderbijlpark, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 56% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 81% *  

Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (59 KM, 36 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Vanderbijlpark, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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