Calitzdorp weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Calitzdorp in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Calitzdorp is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Calitzdorp in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days days of rainfall are expected.

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

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

 

Calitzdorp, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Calitzdorp, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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