Weather in South Africa in May: Regions Compared
How is the weather in South Africa in May? Compare the main destinations by temperature, rain and travel score.
Where to go by month
Destinations
| City | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 21°C | 6°C | 3 | 8.5 |
| Cape Town | 18°C | 13°C | 9 | 7.3 |
| Durban | 24°C | 16°C | 6 | 8.4 |
| Pretoria | 23°C | 9°C | 2 | 8.8 |
| Soweto | 21°C | 7°C | 3 | 8.5 |
| Gqeberha | 21°C | 15°C | 6 | 8.1 |
| Soshanguve | 24°C | 9°C | 2 | 8.8 |
| Pietermaritzburg | 23°C | 10°C | 5 | 8.4 |
| Evaton | 21°C | 7°C | 3 | 8.6 |
| Benoni | 21°C | 7°C | 3 | 8.6 |
| Bloemfontein | 21°C | 5°C | 3 | 8.6 |
| Thembisa | 21°C | 8°C | 2 | 8.7 |
| East London | 22°C | 17°C | 6 | 8.3 |
| Vereeniging | 21°C | 7°C | 3 | 8.6 |
| Boksburg | 21°C | 7°C | 3 | 8.6 |