Postmasburg Weather in May

What's the weather like in Postmasburg (Northern Cape) in May 2026?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Postmasburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

Postmasburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 5.6°C 42°F
Average temperature 13.5°C 56.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 10 mm 0.4 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 19.7°C 67.4°F
Humidity 53%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Postmasburg with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Postmasburg

Postmasburg average temperature in May

May rainfall

Postmasburg average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Postmasburg 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 Postmasburg in May 2025.

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Postmasburg weather stats

Postmasburg weather statistics
Hottest month: January 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: July 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: August 10.7hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 67mm 2.6ins
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