Harrismith Weather in May

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

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.

Harrismith weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.3°C 66.7°F
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.

May temperatures in Harrismith

Harrismith average temperature in May

May rainfall

Harrismith average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Harrismith 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 Harrismith in May 2024.

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Harrismith weather stats

Harrismith weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.3°C 79.3°F
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
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