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

Curious about the climate in Hout Bay this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Hout Bay tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 18°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Hout Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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 Hout 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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