The climate in Johannesburg during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Johannesburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.3°C 43.3°F |
Average temperature | 13°C 55.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 15 mm 0.6 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 22.7°C 72.8°F |
Humidity | 56% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Johannesburg 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 9.6 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 Johannesburg in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 26.1°C 79°F |
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Driest month: | July | 4mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
Wettest month: | January | 135mm 5.3ins |