Cape Saint Francis weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Cape Saint Francis in May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Cape Saint Francis is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 21°C, cooling off to about 16°C at night.

Precipitation

Cape Saint Francis in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Expect around 8 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Cape Saint Francis, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (74 KM, 46 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 Cape Saint Francis, 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

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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