Johannesburg vs Pretoria in May

Pretoria is the better pick in May — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pretoria is nice, dry, while Johannesburg is nice, dry.

Johannesburg vs Pretoria — May climate, side by side

🇿🇦 Johannesburg🇿🇦 Pretoria
Comfort score88/100 (A)92/100 (S)
Feels-like high19°C22°C
Avg high / low22° / 8°24° / 10°
Rainfall21 mm18 mm
Rainy days32
Humidity58%56%
Air quality (AQI)10082

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Johannesburg vs Pretoria in May — FAQ

Is May better in Johannesburg or Pretoria?
Pretoria is the better pick in May — 92 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pretoria is nice, dry, while Johannesburg is nice, dry.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Pretoria in May?
In May, Johannesburg averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Pretoria averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 18 mm.