Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Bloemfontein, South Africa in May
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
8.4h
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bloemfontein, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Bloemfontein'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.
Rain
May18mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Bloemfontein'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.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May is below Bloemfontein's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May51 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.
