Kruger National Park Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kruger National Park (Limpopo) in May 2024?

The climate in Kruger National Park during May can be summarized as warm and very dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Kruger National Park and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Kruger National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.1°C 82.5°F
Nightly temperature 12.6°C 54.6°F
Average temperature 20.3°C 68.5°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 10 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 24.1°C 75.4°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 4.3kph 3 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Kruger National Park with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kruger National Park average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kruger National Park 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 Kruger National Park in May 2024.

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Kruger National Park weather stats

Kruger National Park weather statistics
Hottest month: January 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: June 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 25.2°C 77.4°F
Wettest month: December 87mm 3.4ins
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