Oyster Bay weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Planning a trip to Oyster Bay in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Oyster Bay, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Oyster Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Oyster Bay. January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oyster Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  

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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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 Oyster Bay in May?

For visitors traveling to Oyster Bay, 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 in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oyster Bay.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.