Pretoria weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Pretoria: highs of 24°C (75°F) and about 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 24% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 21°C (69°F) and 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Pretoria?
best month Weather score 93/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Pretoria.
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Does it rain a lot in Pretoria in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 12 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Pretoria in May?
Days average 24°C (75°F) and nights 8°C (46°F).
Pretoria weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 115 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| February | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 75 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm | 47% | fair |
| April | 27°C (80°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 38 mm | 42% | fair |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 12 mm | 24% | best |
| June | 21°C (69°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 5 mm | 20% | best |
| July | 21°C (70°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 2 mm | 17% | best |
| August | 25°C (77°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 5 mm | 19% | best |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 13 mm | 24% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 48 mm | 41% | fair |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 112 mm | 63% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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