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

What does the weather outlook for Kalk Bay look like in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In May, Kalk Bay usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 14°C.

Precipitation

Kalk Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kalk Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (23 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 Kalk 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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