Mafikeng Weather in May

What's the weather like in Mafikeng (North-West) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mafikeng and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Mafikeng weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Average temperature 15°C 59°F
Daily sunshine 9.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 15 mm 0.6 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 21.2°C 70.1°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 6.1kph 4 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Mafikeng 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Mafikeng

Mafikeng average temperature in May

May rainfall

Mafikeng average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Mafikeng 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 Mafikeng in May 2024.

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Mafikeng weather stats

Mafikeng weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 11.2hrs
Coldest month: June 19.4°C 66.9°F
Wettest month: January 112mm 4.4ins
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