May verdict

Blyde River Canyon, South Africa in May

Weather score64Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

12mm

Sun

8.5h

Weather score

64

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.

Map

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Compare Blyde River Canyon, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May23°C average high

May is close to Blyde River Canyon's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May12mm average rain

May is one of Blyde River Canyon's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsApril to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8.5 hours average sun

May is brighter than Blyde River Canyon's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to September

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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May64 weather score

May sits close to Blyde River Canyon's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to May and August to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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