Outeniqua Strand weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the climate in Outeniqua Strand this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Outeniqua Strand is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Outeniqua Strand in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Outeniqua Strand. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Outeniqua Strand, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (17 KM, 11 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 Outeniqua Strand, 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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