Bantry Bay weather in May (South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Bantry Bay this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bantry Bay generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Bantry Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, 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 Bantry Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Bantry Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (20 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Bantry Bay, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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