Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Swellendam, South Africa in May
Weather score45Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
6h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
45
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Swellendam, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Swellendam'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
May54mm average rain
May sits near Swellendam's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, May to July, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May is one of Swellendam'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.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is below Swellendam's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May45 weather score
May scores below Swellendam'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.
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