Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in May
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
136mm
Sun
6.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 136mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Cape Town's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May136mm average rain
May is wetter than Cape Town's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.1 hours average sun
May is below Cape Town's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is below Cape Town's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May35 weather score
May scores below Cape Town's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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