Pretoria weather in May
May in Pretoria: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Pretoria · #137 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Pretoria climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Rainfall | 21 mm / 0.8 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pretoria in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Pretoria?
- May in Pretoria: nice, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Pretoria on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Pretoria in May?
- In May, Pretoria averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 9.2°C, with about 21.3 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pretoria in May?
- Pretoria has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in May.