Montagu weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

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

In Montagu the weather in May is generally 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Montagu in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of 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

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Montagu in May?

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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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