Beacon Bay weather in May (South Africa)

How does the May weather in Beacon Bay compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Beacon Bay during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Beacon Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 227 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Beacon Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Water Temperature 21°C *  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 227 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 69% *  

Data from: East London, South Africa (13 KM, 8 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 Beacon 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. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Beacon Bay.

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