Hartenbos weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Hartenbos during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

Temperatures

In Hartenbos, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

Precipitation

Hartenbos in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Hartenbos, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: George, South Africa (34 KM, 21 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 Hartenbos, 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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