Montagu weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Is Montagu a good destination in May, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Montagu during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Montagu in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 7 days will experience rain.

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

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

 

Montagu, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Data from: Worcester, South Africa (64 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

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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 Montagu, 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

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Montagu.

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