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Dana Bay Weather in May

May in Dana Bay brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and nights dropping to 14°C (57°F). With perfect weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Dana Bay in May

You can expect rain on roughly 8 days based on historical data, averaging 39 mm (1.5 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Dana Bay in May

May in Dana Bay is generally perfect, with days reaching 21°C (70°F) and nights settling around 14°C (57°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to around 14°C (57°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Dana Bay in May

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances for Dana Bay.

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Dana Bay Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C (57°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 39 mm (1.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George, South Africa (45 KM, 28 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in May

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Dana Bay in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Pack a light rain jacket or compact umbrella for occasional showers. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Dana Bay in May

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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