Northam in May

8.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

24°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
2Rainy days (15 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
06:44Sunrise · 17:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
  • Very dry: about 2 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

30° 20° J 30° 20° F 29° 18° M 26° 14° A 24° 10° M 22° 6° J 22° 6° J 25° 9° A 29° 14° S 30° 17° O 30° 18° N 30° 19° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 30°C20°C98 mm 13– – 7.0
February 30°C20°C86 mm 10– – 7.4
March 29°C18°C73 mm 9– – 7.9
April 26°C14°C36 mm 5– – 8.4
May 24°C10°C15 mm 2– – 8.8
June 22°C6°C5 mm 1– – 8.9
July 22°C6°C3 mm 1– – 8.9
August 25°C9°C3 mm 1– – 9.0
September 29°C14°C12 mm 2– – 8.8
October 30°C17°C41 mm 7– – 7.8
November 30°C18°C77 mm 11– – 7.3
December 30°C19°C105 mm 13– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Northam in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Northam?

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