Gordonʼs Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Gordonʼs Bay in May? Check the weather first! Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gordonʼs Bay includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Gordonʼs Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With approximately 205 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gordonʼs Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (33 KM, 20 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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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Gordonʼs Bay, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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