Grabouw weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Wondering what the weather is like in Grabouw during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Grabouw is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Grabouw in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Expect around 11 days of rain based on 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.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Grabouw, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (43 KM, 26 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Grabouw, 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

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