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Qolora in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • QoloraHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 14 °C (57 °F), rain on about 6 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 Qolora, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 14 °C (57 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 6 (better)

    Jan: 10

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

January: Inside Qolora's best window: Oct–Apr (warm and dry).

Qolora: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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