Sandton Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Sandton and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Sandton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.6°C 69°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 56%
Windspeed 7.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Sandton 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Sandton

Sandton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Sandton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Sandton 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 Sandton in May 2024.

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Sandton weather stats

Sandton weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.8°C 80.2°F
Driest month: July 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: July 10hrs
Coldest month: June 17.2°C 63°F
Wettest month: January 131mm 5.2ins
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