Postmasburg in May

8.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
2Rainy days (14 mm)
10:35 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 17:42 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 22°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

31° 18° J 30° 17° F 29° 15° M 25° 11° A 22° 7° M 19° 3° J 19° 2° J 21° 4° A 25° 8° S 28° 12° O 30° 14° N 31° 16° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 31°C18°C73 mm 11– – 7.0
February 30°C17°C66 mm 11– – 7.3
March 29°C15°C57 mm 10– – 7.8
April 25°C11°C35 mm 6– – 8.3
May 22°C7°C14 mm 2– – 8.8
June 19°C3°C11 mm 2– – 8.3
July 19°C2°C5 mm 1– – 8.4
August 21°C4°C5 mm 1– – 8.8
September 25°C8°C10 mm 2– – 8.9
October 28°C12°C22 mm 4– – 8.6
November 30°C14°C33 mm 6– – 8.2
December 31°C16°C54 mm 8– – 7.3

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Postmasburg in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Postmasburg?

The best months are September, May, August, October.