The climate in Klerksdorp during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Klerksdorp and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.1°C 71.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.6°C 42°F |
| Average temperature | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 16 mm 0.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 21.7°C 71°F |
| Humidity | 58% |
| Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Klerksdorp with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 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 Klerksdorp in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 106mm 4.2ins |