Grootfontein in May

9.0out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
0Rainy days (1 mm)
11:04 hDaylight
07:12Sunrise · 18:16 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very dry: about 0 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 19° J 28° 18° F 28° 17° M 27° 15° A 25° 11° M 23° 8° J 23° 8° J 27° 11° A 31° 15° S 32° 18° O 31° 19° N 30° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C19°C165 mm 17– – 6.4
February 28°C18°C149 mm 16– – 6.6
March 28°C17°C112 mm 15– – 7.0
April 27°C15°C33 mm 6– – 8.3
May 25°C11°C1 mm 0– – 9.0
June 23°C8°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
July 23°C8°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
August 27°C11°C0 mm 0– – 9.1
September 31°C15°C5 mm 1– – 8.5
October 32°C18°C23 mm 5– – 7.5
November 31°C19°C72 mm 12– – 6.8
December 30°C19°C117 mm 16– – 6.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Grootfontein in May?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Grootfontein?

The best months are June, July, August, May.