Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
80°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
South Africa · Africa
Warm days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
80°F
Lows around 62°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 airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 79° and nights feel near 63°.
CoolComfortableWarmHotNight 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 76°F, easing to about 69°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning71°F
Rain8%
Cloud30%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday80°F
Rain11%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon76°F
Rain8%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening69°F
Rain6%
Cloud25%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88 | 72 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.2 | 75 |
| Feb | 87 | 73 | 4.3 | 14 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Mar | 86 | 71 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.2 | 76 |
| Apr | 83 | 67 | 3.8 | 11 | 9.5 | 76 |
| May | 80 | 62 | 1.5 | 5 | 9.6 | 74 |
| Jun | 77 | 57 | 1.0 | 3 | 9.5 | 69 |
| Jul | 78 | 57 | 0.5 | 2 | 9.3 | 69 |
| Aug | 79 | 60 | 0.5 | 3 | 9.3 | 68 |
| Sep | 82 | 63 | 1.7 | 7 | 9.3 | 70 |
| Oct | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | 10 | 8.7 | 72 |
| Nov | 83 | 68 | 3.2 | 10 | 8.9 | 73 |
| Dec | 86 | 71 | 4.5 | 16 | 9.8 | 74 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare iSimangaliso Wetland Park with Chobe National Park.
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