Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Sutherland (Northern Cape), South Africa in May
Weather score42Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
27mm
Sun
6.9h
Weather score
42
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 27mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sutherland (Northern Cape), South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Sutherland (Northern Cape)'s year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May27mm average rain
May is close to Sutherland (Northern Cape)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is one of Sutherland (Northern Cape)'s cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May42 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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