Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Eastern Cape, South Africa in May
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
22°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 22°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Eastern Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Eastern Cape'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
May31mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Eastern Cape's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May is one of Eastern Cape's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May22°C average sea
May is close to Eastern Cape's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May57 weather score
May scores below Eastern Cape's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.