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The temperatures in Pietermaritzburg in May are comfortable with low of 11°C and and high up to 22°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Pietermaritzburg during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Pietermaritzburg in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Pietermaritzburg in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 14° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 221 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in January |
| February | 25° / 15° | 12 | 16 | 0 | 198 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in February |
| March | 25° / 14° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 162 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in March |
| April | 22° / 12° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 93 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in April |
| May | 22° / 11° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 41 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in May |
| June | 20° / 8° | 1 | 29 | 0 | 20 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in June |
| July | 20° / 8° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 26 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in July |
| August | 22° / 10° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 40 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in August |
| September | 24° / 12° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 56 mm | Perfect | Pietermaritzburg in September |
| October | 23° / 12° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 116 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in October |
| November | 24° / 12° | 11 | 19 | 0 | 150 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in November |
| December | 25° / 14° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 206 mm | Good | Pietermaritzburg in December |