Kenilworth weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Kenilworth in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Kenilworth typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.

Kenilworth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kenilworth, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (11 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Kenilworth in May?

For visitors traveling to Kenilworth, 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 in May.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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