Pretoria Weather in May

What's the weather like in Pretoria (Gauteng) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Pretoria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Pretoria weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 42.9°F
Average temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 12 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 22.6°C 72.8°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Pretoria with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Pretoria

Pretoria average temperature in May

May rainfall

Pretoria average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Pretoria 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 Pretoria in May 2024.

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Pretoria weather stats

Pretoria weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: July 3mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: June 18.8°C 65.8°F
Wettest month: January 134mm 5.3ins
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