Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Polokwane, South Africa in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
8.9h
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Polokwane, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Polokwane's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May13mm average rain
May is one of Polokwane'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
May8.9 hours average sun
May sits close to Polokwane's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay and July to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May sits close to Polokwane's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
