Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa in May
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 9h 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
22°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
9h
Weather score
62
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Pretoria, Gauteng, 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 Pretoria'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
May12mm average rain
May is one of Pretoria's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May9 hours average sun
May sits close to Pretoria's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May62 weather score
May sits close to Pretoria's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
