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Kirkwood weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Kirkwood in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Kirkwood, May is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Kirkwood in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 20 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

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

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 20 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kirkwood in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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