East London weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)
What is the weather forecast for East London in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.
Temperatures
The weather in East London during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 16°C.
Precipitation
East London in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 227 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized East London climate page with graphs.
East London, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
24°C
Water Temperature
21°C
Chance of Rain
23%
Precipitation
34 mm
Rainy days
7 days
Humidity
72%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
227 hours
Percentage Sunshine
69%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to East London, 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. With a water temperature of around 21°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in East London.
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