Phalaborwa in May
8.9out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
2Rainy days (9 mm)
10:51 hDaylight
06:26Sunrise · 17:17 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 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 | 32°C | 22°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
| February | 32°C | 22°C | 69 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 31°C | 21°C | 43 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.6 |
| April | 29°C | 18°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.5 |
| May | 28°C | 15°C | 9 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.9 |
| June | 26°C | 12°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| July | 25°C | 12°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| August | 27°C | 13°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| September | 29°C | 16°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.7 |
| October | 30°C | 18°C | 24 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.3 |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 62 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 32°C | 21°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Phalaborwa in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Phalaborwa?
The best months are June, July, August, May.