Ashton weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Ashton during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Ashton the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Ashton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 31 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Ashton. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ashton climate page with graphs.

 

Ashton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 31 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 80% *  

* Data from: Worcester, South Africa (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Ashton in May?

For visitors traveling to Ashton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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