Pietermaritzburg
May
Weather in Pietermaritzburg for May 2025
Your guide to Pietermaritzburg weather in May - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Pietermaritzburg at the beginning of May is 28.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 22.1 °C by the end of May.
With an average of 2 rainy days, Pietermaritzburg experiences minimal rainfall in May.
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29
Dry days
2
Rainy days
0
Snow days
25°/12°
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11 km/h
Avg max wind
59 %
Avg humidity
Pietermaritzburg in May average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  29° | 2  25° | 3 29° | 4 31° | |||
| 5 27° | 6 30° | 7 31° | 8 26° | 9 30° | 10 32° | 11  20° |
| 12 14° | 13  19° | 14 25° | 15 28° | 16 27° | 17 27° | 18 20° |
| 19 24° | 20 28° | 21 30° | 22 26° | 23 28° | 24 21° | 25 19° |
| 26 21° | 27 21° | 28 26° | 29  23° | 30 25° | 31  20° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Pietermaritzburg
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May weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May | Partly cloudy | 29° /15° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 2 May | Sunny | 25° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 3 May | Sunny | 29° /14° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 4 May | Sunny | 31° /14° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 5 May | Sunny | 27° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 6 May | Sunny | 30° /14° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 7 May | Sunny | 31° /14° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 8 May | Sunny | 26° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 9 May | Sunny | 30° /12° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 10 May | Sunny | 32° /16° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 11 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /12° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 12 May | Light rain shower | 14° /12° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 13 May | Fog | 19° /12° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 14 May | Fog | 25° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 15 May | Sunny | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 16 May | Sunny | 27° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 17 May | Sunny | 27° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 18 May | Patchy rain possible | 20° /12° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 19 May | Sunny | 24° /10° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 20 May | Partly cloudy | 28° /13° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 21 May | Sunny | 30° /14° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 22 May | Sunny | 26° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 23 May | Sunny | 28° /11° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 24 May | Light rain shower | 21° /11° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 25 May | Patchy rain possible | 19° /11° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 21° /9° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 27 May | Partly cloudy | 21° /8° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 26° /9° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 29 May | Cloudy | 23° /11° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 30 May | Partly cloudy | 25° /11° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
| 31 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 20° /10° | 8.7 mm | 6 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Pietermaritzburg in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Pietermaritzburg forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Pietermaritzburg in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Pietermaritzburg during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 25° and cooler nights around 12°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Pietermaritzburg during May?
Expect minimal rainfall in Pietermaritzburg during May, with a total of 15.1 mm over approximately 2 days. This minimal precipitation is unlikely to significantly impact plans.
What are the typical wind conditions in Pietermaritzburg during May?
The average wind speed in Pietermaritzburg during May is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
May rainfall patterns in Pietermaritzburg
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