Weather in Johannesburg in May
Johannesburg offers a mild climate with hardly any rain (avg 12.9°C, 2 rainy days). Weather score: 8/10 · Very good
Avg temp
12.9°C
Daytime high
19.5°C
Night low
7.2°C
Rainy days
2
Sun per day
9.8 h
Johannesburg climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9°C | 25.6°C | 14.7°C | 13 | 11.5 h | 7.2/10 |
| February | 19.3°C | 24.8°C | 14.4°C | 14 | 10.9 h | 7.2/10 |
| March | 18°C | 23.7°C | 13°C | 10 | 10.5 h | 8/10 |
| April | 15.4°C | 21.4°C | 10.2°C | 7 | 10.1 h | 7.5/10 |
| May | 12.9°C | 19.5°C | 7.2°C | 2 | 9.8 h | 8/10 |
| June | 10.1°C | 17.1°C | 4.2°C | 1 | 9.8 h | 6.8/10 |
| July | 9.8°C | 17.1°C | 3.5°C | 1 | 10.2 h | 6.8/10 |
| August | 13.2°C | 20.6°C | 6.4°C | 1 | 10.6 h | 8/10 |
| September | 17.1°C | 24.7°C | 9.9°C | 3 | 11.3 h | 9.2/10 |
| October | 18.6°C | 25.9°C | 11.8°C | 7 | 11.1 h | 8.7/10 |
| November | 19°C | 25.5°C | 13.1°C | 12 | 11.4 h | 8/10 |
| December | 19.6°C | 25.5°C | 14.5°C | 16 | 11.3 h | 7.2/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Johannesburg in May
How warm is it in Johannesburg in May?
In May, Johannesburg averages 12.9°C, with daytime highs of 19.5°C and night lows of 7.2°C.
Does it rain a lot in Johannesburg in May?
May sees around 2 rainy days and about 16 mm of rainfall in Johannesburg.
Is May a good month to visit Johannesburg?
May scores 8/10 for Johannesburg. Johannesburg offers a mild climate with hardly any rain (avg 12.9°C, 2 rainy days).