Ritchie Weather in May

What's the weather like in Ritchie (Northern Cape) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Ritchie and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

Ritchie weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Nightly temperature 4.1°C 39.3°F
Average temperature 12.9°C 55.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 20.2°C 68.3°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Ritchie with around 13mm 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Ritchie

Ritchie average temperature in May

May rainfall

Ritchie average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Ritchie 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 Ritchie in May 2024.

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Ritchie weather stats

Ritchie weather statistics
Hottest month: January 33°C 91.4°F
Driest month: June 7mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: August 10.5hrs
Coldest month: June 17.9°C 64.2°F
Wettest month: March 67mm 2.6ins
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