The climate in Harrismith during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Harrismith and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 2.5°C 36.5°F |
Average temperature | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 18 mm 0.7 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
Humidity | 60% |
Windspeed | 6.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Harrismith 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 9 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 Harrismith in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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Driest month: | July | 8mm 0.3ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 15.8°C 60.4°F |
Wettest month: | January | 130mm 5.1ins |