Clovelly weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the weather in Clovelly usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of May in Clovelly typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 19°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Clovelly in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clovelly, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (22 KM, 14 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 Clovelly, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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