The climate in Driefontein during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Driefontein and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21°C 69.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.1°C 42.9°F |
Average temperature | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 18 mm 0.7 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
Humidity | 62% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Driefontein with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Driefontein in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 26.1°C 79°F |
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Driest month: | June | 11mm 0.4ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.6hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
Wettest month: | January | 150mm 5.9ins |