Bloemfontein Weather in May

What's the weather like in Bloemfontein (Free State) in May 2024?

The climate in Bloemfontein during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Bloemfontein and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

Bloemfontein weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20°C 68°F
Nightly temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 18 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 21.4°C 70.5°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Bloemfontein with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bloemfontein average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bloemfontein average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bloemfontein in May 2024.

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Bloemfontein weather stats

Bloemfontein weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.4°C 86.7°F
Driest month: July 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 16.4°C 61.5°F
Wettest month: February 97mm 3.8ins
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