Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Howick, South Africa in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
23mm
Sun
7.2h
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 23mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Howick, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Howick's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May23mm average rain
May is one of Howick's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Howick's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May54 weather score
May sits close to Howick's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to May, August to September, and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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