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The temperatures in South Africa in May are usually low and can range between 14°C and 20°C.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in South Africa 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 South Africa in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit South Africa in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for South Africa before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26° / 18° | 1 | 30 | 0 | 19 mm | Perfect | South Africa in January |
| February | 27° / 18° | 1 | 27 | 0 | 15 mm | Perfect | South Africa in February |
| March | 25° / 17° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 28 mm | Perfect | South Africa in March |
| April | 23° / 16° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 65 mm | Perfect | South Africa in April |
| May | 20° / 14° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 115 mm | Good | South Africa in May |
| June | 18° / 12° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 215 mm | Ok | South Africa in June |
| July | 17° / 11° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 134 mm | Good | South Africa in July |
| August | 17° / 11° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 160 mm | Ok | South Africa in August |
| September | 19° / 12° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 85 mm | Good | South Africa in September |
| October | 21° / 13° | 3 | 28 | 0 | 53 mm | Good | South Africa in October |
| November | 23° / 15° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 49 mm | Perfect | South Africa in November |
| December | 25° / 17° | 2 | 29 | 0 | 27 mm | Perfect | South Africa in December |
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