Bellville weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Bellville during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Bellville is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Bellville in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 11 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bellville.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bellville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (8 KM, 5 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.

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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 Bellville, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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