Best time to visit South Africa in May
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit South Africa, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 88.5/100.
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Weather in South Africa in May
Typical weather across South Africa in May: average high 21.3°C, low 11°C, about 44.7 mm of rain, and 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Pretoria has the best weather in May (score 95/100, May climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Pretoria) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 88.5 | 95 |
| High / Low | 21.3° / 11° | 21.9° / 9.5° |
| Precipitation | 44.7 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.5 | 10 |
Is May recommended?
May is one of the best months to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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