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Polokwane weather in May 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 72°F in Polokwane, South Africa in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
- 72°F max day temperature
72 - 9 hours of sunshine per day
- 3 days with some rainfall
3 - 46°F min night temperature
46 - 11 hours of daylight per day
11 - No heat & humidity
0 - 0.5 inches of monthly rainfall
0.5 - 7 (High) UV index
7
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The May weather guide for South Africa (Polokwane) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Polokwane in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 72°F in Polokwane in May, falling to 46°F at night.
How sunny is it in Polokwane in May?
There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Polokwane in May - that's 80% of daylight hours.
Does it ever rain in Polokwane in May?
There are usually 3 days with some rain in Polokwane in May and the average monthly rainfall is 0.5 inches.
Polokwane May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Polokwane in May 2026. Select a month to view Polokwane sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 06:23 | 17:35 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 06:30 | 17:27 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 06:37 | 17:23 |
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