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Durbanville weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be warm or cold in Durbanville this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Durbanville is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Durbanville in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Durbanville, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (14 KM, 9 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.

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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 Durbanville, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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