Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi
South Africa · Africa
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days. About 5 wet days, fewer than in most months.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
LowMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 75° and nights feel near 59°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
70%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 74°F, easing to about 66°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain8%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday78°F
Rain10%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon74°F
Rain7%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening66°F
Rain5%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 69 | 5.1 | 12 | 10.1 | 73 |
| Feb | 84 | 70 | 4.6 | 14 | 10.1 | 75 |
| Mar | 84 | 68 | 3.1 | 10 | 10.1 | 75 |
| Apr | 80 | 63 | 3.9 | 10 | 9.4 | 74 |
| May | 78 | 58 | 1.8 | 5 | 9.6 | 72 |
| Jun | 75 | 54 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.4 | 67 |
| Jul | 75 | 54 | 0.4 | 2 | 9.3 | 66 |
| Aug | 78 | 57 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.2 | 66 |
| Sep | 79 | 60 | 1.8 | 8 | 9.2 | 68 |
| Oct | 78 | 62 | 2.9 | 10 | 8.5 | 71 |
| Nov | 81 | 65 | 3.3 | 9 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Dec | 83 | 68 | 5.0 | 17 | 9.6 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology