South AfricaThe weather in May in Freedom
It's warm in May in Freedom with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 11°C.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Freedom. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Freedom, South Africa. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 30°C in 2014, Freedom reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 7 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in May for Freedom
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Freedom. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Freedom | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 25°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 7 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Freedom with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 8°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Freedom is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Freedom, South Africa. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Freedom
Temperature in May in Freedom over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Freedom, South Africa. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Freedom
Total precipitation in May in Freedom over the years
Daily UV index in May in Freedom
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Freedom, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Freedom by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Freedom. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.