The climate in Polokwane during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Polokwane and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.2°C 72°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.8°C 46°F |
Average temperature | 15°C 59°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 12 mm 0.5 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
Humidity | 63% |
Windspeed | 5.8kph 4 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Polokwane with around 12mm 0.5 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Polokwane in May 2024.
Hottest month: | January | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
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Driest month: | July | 3mm 0.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 9.8hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
Wettest month: | December | 97mm 3.8ins |