Nelspruit Weather in May

What's the weather like in Nelspruit (Mpumalanga) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Nelspruit and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Nelspruit weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.6°C 76.2°F
Nightly temperature 8.9°C 47.9°F
Average temperature 16.7°C 62.1°F
Daily sunshine 9.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 17 mm 0.7 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 23.6°C 74.6°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Nelspruit with around 17mm 0.7 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Nelspruit

Nelspruit average temperature in May

May rainfall

Nelspruit average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Nelspruit 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 Nelspruit in May 2024.

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Nelspruit weather stats

Nelspruit weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 9.8hrs
Coldest month: June 21.8°C 71.2°F
Wettest month: December 138mm 5.4ins
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