Heidelberg Weather in May

What's the weather like in Heidelberg (Gauteng) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Heidelberg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Heidelberg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.2°C 68.4°F
Nightly temperature 4°C 39.2°F
Average temperature 12.1°C 53.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Heidelberg with around 15mm 0.6 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Heidelberg

Heidelberg average temperature in May

May rainfall

Heidelberg average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg in May 2024.

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Heidelberg weather stats

Heidelberg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.6°C 79.9°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.9hrs
Coldest month: June 16.7°C 62.1°F
Wettest month: January 128mm 5ins
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