Botrivier weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Is Botrivier a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Botrivier experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Botrivier 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 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Botrivier. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Botrivier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (62 KM, 38 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 Botrivier, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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