Pretoria Weather in May
South Africa · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall14 mm (0.6 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Pretoria in May sees daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), dropping to about 8°C (47°F) at night. May is autumn (fall) in South Africa. The month is very dry, with about 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 10.7 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Pretoria?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Pretoria. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 51% |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Daylight | 10.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 9.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.2 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 30 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Pretoria in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Pretoria weather in other months
Jan30°C / 17°C122 mmFairFeb30°C / 17°C77 mmGoodMar29°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C44 mmExcellentMay24°C / 8°C14 mmExcellentJun21°C / 5°C5 mmExcellentJul21°C / 4°C2 mmExcellentAug25°C / 7°C3 mmExcellentSep29°C / 11°C12 mmExcellentOct31°C / 14°C46 mmExcellentNov31°C / 15°C81 mmGoodDec30°C / 17°C117 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit PretoriaJune →
Nearby in May
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm
- Soweto21°C · 16 mm
- Gaborone26°C · 8 mm
- Mbabane23°C · 20 mm
- Maseru19°C · 22 mm
- Matola28°C · 28 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.