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Camps Bay weather in May (South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Camps Bay this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Camps Bay includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 19°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Camps Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 205 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Camps Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 64 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (20 KM, 12 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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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 Camps 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. 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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