Phuthaditjhaba Weather in May

What's the weather like in Phuthaditjhaba (Free State) in May 2024?

The climate in Phuthaditjhaba during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Phuthaditjhaba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Phuthaditjhaba weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Nightly temperature 1.2°C 34.2°F
Average temperature 8.9°C 48°F
Daily sunshine 9 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Humidity 59%
Windspeed 7.2kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Phuthaditjhaba with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Phuthaditjhaba

Phuthaditjhaba average temperature in May

May rainfall

Phuthaditjhaba average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Phuthaditjhaba 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 Phuthaditjhaba in May 2024.

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Phuthaditjhaba weather stats

Phuthaditjhaba weather statistics
Hottest month: January 24°C 75.2°F
Driest month: July 10mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 10hrs
Coldest month: June 13.2°C 55.8°F
Wettest month: January 151mm 5.9ins
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