Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
26mm
Sun
7.9h
Weather score
48
Mixed
Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 26mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Aliwal North, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Aliwal North's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May26mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Aliwal North's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May7.9 hours average sun
May is one of Aliwal North's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
May48 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.