Darling weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Darling during May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Darling the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Darling in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Darling. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Darling, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Darling in May?

For visitors traveling to Darling, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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