Wakkerstroom weather in May (Mpumalanga, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Wakkerstroom in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Wakkerstroom the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 7°C.

Wakkerstroom in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 274 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Wakkerstroom. April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wakkerstroom, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 10%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 274 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

* Data from: Newcastle, South Africa (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Wakkerstroom in May?

For visitors traveling to Wakkerstroom, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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