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When to go · Bethlehem

Bethlehem in May

Great month. Inside Bethlehem's best window: Apr–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
18°C (64°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Bethlehem

Inside Bethlehem's best window: Apr–Oct.

Is another month better than May?

No other month rates higher than May for Bethlehem in this guide.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • BethlehemHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 4 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 Bethlehem, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Great

    Apr: Great

  • Daytime high

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

    Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4 (better)

    Apr: 5

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Apr: 1

May: Inside Bethlehem's best window: Apr–Oct.

April: Inside Bethlehem's best window: Apr–Oct.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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