Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Harrismith, South Africa in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
8.2h
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Harrismith, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Harrismith's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May17mm average rain
May is one of Harrismith'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.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Harrismith's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May49 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 April and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
