Kimberley Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kimberley (Northern Cape) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Kimberley and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Kimberley weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.6°C 70.8°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kimberley 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kimberley

Kimberley average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kimberley average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kimberley 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 Kimberley in May 2024.

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Kimberley weather stats

Kimberley weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: July 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: June 18°C 64.4°F
Wettest month: February 71mm 2.8ins
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