Harrismith in May
8.3out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 19°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
19°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
3Rainy days (18 mm)
10:36 hDaylight
06:42Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 19°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 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 | 25°C | 14°C | 170 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 14°C | 128 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 47 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 18 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 17°C | 3°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 17°C | 2°C | 11 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 19°C | 5°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 23°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 23°C | 10°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 24°C | 11°C | 125 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 25°C | 13°C | 174 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harrismith in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Harrismith?
The best months are September, May, August, April.