Dana Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Dana Bay for May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Dana Bay is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 21°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Dana Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 39 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Dana Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 39 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (45 KM, 28 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 Dana Bay, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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