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Kwelera weather in May (South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Kwelera for May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Kwelera during May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 16°C.

Precipitation

Kwelera in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 227 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kwelera, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 227 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 69% *  
Data from: East London, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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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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 Kwelera, 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.

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

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