Jeffreys Bay weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Jeffreys Bay for May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Jeffreys Bay in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Jeffreys Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. This is the driest month, making it suitable for planning outdoor excursions. With little chance of rain, you can enjoy uninterrupted adventures. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Jeffreys Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (63 KM, 39 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 Jeffreys 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

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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