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Weather in Soweto for May 2026

Your guide to Soweto weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • The forecast for the first days of May 2026 in Soweto predicts temperatures to be around 20 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Soweto at the beginning of May is 20.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 19.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Soweto experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 44.2 mm.

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Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
21°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
14 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
37 %
Avg humidity

Soweto Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate rain
18°
2
Sunny
23°
3
Sunny
24°
4
Sunny
25°
5
Patchy rain possible
19°
6
Sunny
17°
7
Sunny
17°
8
Sunny
21°
9
Moderate rain
17°
10
Patchy rain possible
16°
11
Sunny
19°
12
Sunny
20°
13
Sunny
20°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
20°
15
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
16
Moderate rain at times
20°
17
Sunny
22°
18
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
19
Sunny
20°
20
Sunny
21°
21
Sunny
20°
22
Sunny
20°
23
Sunny
19°
24
Sunny
21°
25
Sunny
21°
26
Sunny
20°
27
Sunny
20°
28
Sunny
20°
29
Sunny
20°
30
Sunny
19°
31
Sunny
19°

Temperatures trend during May in Soweto

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Soweto day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 18° /13° 16 mm 6.5
2 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /12° 0 mm 7
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 24° /15° 0 mm 7.2
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 25° /16° 0 mm 7.2
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /15° 4.2 mm 5
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /10° 0 mm 5
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 17° /8° 0 mm 5
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /8° 0 mm 5
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 17° /10° 11.7 mm 4
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /10° 1.9 mm 4
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /12° 0 mm 6
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /12° 0 mm 6
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0 mm 6
14 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 20° /12° 4.5 mm 6
15 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /11° 8.8 mm 6
16 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 20° /11° 2.2 mm 6
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /11° 0 mm 7
18 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 22° /12° 1.8 mm 6
19 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /11° 0.1 mm 6
20 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /11° 0 mm 6
21 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 6
22 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /8° 0 mm 6
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0 mm 6
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 0 mm 6
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 0 mm 6
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 6
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 0 mm 6
28 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 0 mm 6
29 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /10° 0 mm 6
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.7 mm 6
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 1.6 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Soweto in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Soweto forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Soweto in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Soweto during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 21° and cooler nights around 11°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Soweto during May?

In May, Soweto can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 44.2 mm across approximately 10 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

What are the typical wind conditions in Soweto during May?

The average wind speed in Soweto during May is 14 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Soweto

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Sowetos May weather 💧
Typically, Soweto has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 44.2 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Soweto during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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