Bettyʼs Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Bettyʼs Bay in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Bettyʼs Bay generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Bettyʼs Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bettyʼs Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (54 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Bettyʼs Bay in May?

For visitors traveling to Bettyʼs 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.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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