Middelburg weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Middelburg in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Middelburg during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Middelburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 4 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 243 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Middelburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 57%  

Sunshine 243 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 74%  

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

Temperatures

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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 Middelburg, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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