Matjiesrivier weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the weather in Matjiesrivier usually fare in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Matjiesrivier during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 22°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Matjiesrivier in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Matjiesrivier. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matjiesrivier, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (73 KM, 45 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 Matjiesrivier, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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