Colchester weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Colchester during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Colchester experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Colchester in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 221 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Colchester, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (36 KM, 22 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Colchester, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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