Kirkwood weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How does the May weather in Kirkwood compare to other months? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Kirkwood during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 25°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 11°C.

Precipitation

Kirkwood in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkwood, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 20 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (66 KM, 41 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 Kirkwood, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kirkwood.

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