Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Western Cape, South Africa in May
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
6.8h
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Western 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
May12mm average rain
May is close to Western Cape's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May is one of Western Cape's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May51 weather score
May scores below Western Cape'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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