Middelburg weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Middelburg in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Middelburg, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Middelburg in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 243 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 57%  
SunshineSunshine 243 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 74%  

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 Middelburg in May?

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 in May.

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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