Fontem in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very wet: about 31 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
31Rainy days (513 mm)
12:15 hDaylight
06:09Sunrise · 18:24 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very wet: about 31 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (0.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 15°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| February | 29°C | 16°C | 87 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 28°C | 17°C | 293 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| April | 26°C | 18°C | 476 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 26°C | 18°C | 513 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 24°C | 17°C | 574 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 23°C | 17°C | 509 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 23°C | 17°C | 456 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 23°C | 17°C | 551 mm | 30 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 25°C | 17°C | 532 mm | 31 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 26°C | 16°C | 266 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 28°C | 15°C | 55 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Fontem in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Fontem?
The best months are January, December, February.