Mpumalanga in May
8.4out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
5Rainy days (33 mm)
10:30 hDaylight
06:39Sunrise · 17:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Some rain: about 5 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 | 19°C | 101 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 28°C | 20°C | 88 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 27°C | 19°C | 87 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 26°C | 16°C | 60 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| May | 25°C | 13°C | 33 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| June | 23°C | 10°C | 22 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| July | 23°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| August | 24°C | 12°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| September | 24°C | 14°C | 58 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 88 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| November | 25°C | 17°C | 100 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| December | 26°C | 18°C | 102 mm | 15 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Mpumalanga in May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Mpumalanga?
The best months are June, July, May, August.