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Gonubie weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Gonubie in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Gonubie, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Gonubie in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

With around 227 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Gonubie, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 21°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 227 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 69% *  
* Data from: East London, South Africa (19 KM, 12 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 Gonubie in May?

For visitors traveling to Gonubie, 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 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 in May.

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

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