Mbombela in May
8.6out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
4Rainy days (18 mm)
10:45 hDaylight
06:30Sunrise · 17:15 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Some rain: about 4 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 (2.3 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 | 27°C | 18°C | 155 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
| February | 27°C | 18°C | 135 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 27°C | 17°C | 106 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 25°C | 14°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 24°C | 10°C | 18 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| June | 22°C | 7°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 21°C | 7°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| August | 23°C | 9°C | 17 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| September | 25°C | 12°C | 34 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 25°C | 14°C | 72 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 26°C | 16°C | 121 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.7 |
| December | 27°C | 17°C | 151 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mbombela in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Mbombela?
The best months are June, July, May, August.