Pietermaritzburg weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Pietermaritzburg: highs of 22°C (71°F) and about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 10°C (50°F) and cloud cover 45% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 20°C (67°F) and 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Pietermaritzburg?
best month Weather score 86/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Pietermaritzburg.
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Does it rain a lot in Pietermaritzburg in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 28 mm (1.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Pietermaritzburg in May?
Days average 22°C (71°F) and nights 10°C (50°F).
Pietermaritzburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 184 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| February | 26°C (80°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 145 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| March | 26°C (78°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 118 mm | 66% | fair |
| April | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 72 mm | 60% | fair |
| May | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 28 mm | 45% | best |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 20 mm | 40% | best |
| July | 20°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 28 mm | 38% | best |
| August | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 33 mm | 47% | best |
| September | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 72 mm | 57% | fair |
| October | 25°C (76°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 127 mm | 70% | fair |
| November | 25°C (78°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 162 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 26°C (80°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 180 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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