Cradock weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Is Cradock a good destination in May, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Cradock during May, which means pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 22°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 7°C.

Precipitation

Cradock in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. This month experiences about 3 days of rain according to historical data.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cradock, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 3 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 Cradock, 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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cradock.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.