Piketberg weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Piketberg this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The weather in Piketberg during May is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 23°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Piketberg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

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

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

 

Piketberg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

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

Temperatures

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Piketberg, 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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