Piet Retief Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Piet Retief and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Piet Retief weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.3°C 70.3°F
Nightly temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Average temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 22 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Piet Retief with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Piet Retief

Piet Retief average temperature in May

May rainfall

Piet Retief average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Piet Retief 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 Piet Retief in May 2024.

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Piet Retief weather stats

Piet Retief weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: June 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 9.5hrs
Coldest month: June 18.5°C 65.3°F
Wettest month: January 161mm 6.3ins
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