The climate in Potchefstroom during May can be summarized as mild and dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Potchefstroom and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
Average temperature | 13.2°C 55.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 9.7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 17 mm 0.7 ins |
Rainy days | 3 days |
Sea temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
Humidity | 57% |
Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Potchefstroom 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 9.7 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 Potchefstroom in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 29°C 84.2°F |
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Driest month: | July | 5mm 0.2ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 11hrs |
Coldest month: | June | 18.2°C 64.8°F |
Wettest month: | January | 110mm 4.3ins |