Soweto weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Soweto: highs of 21°C (69°F) and about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (42°F) and cloud cover 27% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with April, it is cooler and drier; June brings highs of 18°C (64°F) and 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain.
Is May a good time to visit Soweto?
best month Weather score 92/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Soweto.
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Does it rain a lot in Soweto in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 16 mm (0.6 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Soweto in May?
Days average 21°C (69°F) and nights 5°C (42°F).
Soweto weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 107 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 74 mm | 59% | fair |
| March | 27°C (81°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm | 51% | fair |
| April | 24°C (75°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 39 mm | 46% | fair |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 16 mm | 27% | best |
| June | 18°C (64°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 7 mm | 22% | best |
| July | 18°C (64°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 3 mm | 19% | best |
| August | 22°C (71°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 7 mm | 22% | best |
| September | 26°C (79°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 14 mm | 26% | best |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm | 45% | fair |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 83 mm | 54% | least pleasant |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 117 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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