Paarl weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Paarl look like in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Paarl during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Paarl in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Paarl.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Paarl, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (42 KM, 26 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.

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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 Paarl, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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