When to go · Beaufort West
Beaufort West in May
Great month. Inside Beaufort West's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Beaufort West's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for Beaufort West in this guide.
Weather in May
- Beaufort WestHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Beaufort West, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Mar: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
May: 3 (better)
Mar: 4
Crowds
May: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Mar: 1
May: Inside Beaufort West's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
March: Inside Beaufort West's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Beaufort West: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings