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May in Fish hoek brings pleasant temperatures around 19°C (66°F) during the day, dropping to 14°C (57°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 72 mm (2.8 in) for the month.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Fish hoek typically stay consistent throughout May, with daily highs averaging around 19°C (66°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 12°C (54°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Fish hoek spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 22 years of weather records for Fish hoek, the following extremes were recorded between 2004 and 2026.
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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).
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. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. The water temperature sits at about 16°C (61°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity Wind Speed Water Temp
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