Natureʼs Valley weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Natureʼs Valley for May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Natureʼs Valley is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 12°C.

Precipitation

Natureʼs Valley in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 261 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Natureʼs Valley, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (48 KM, 30 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 Natureʼs Valley, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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