Plattekloof weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the weather in Plattekloof usually fare in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Plattekloof is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 12°C at night.

Precipitation

Plattekloof in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Plattekloof, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (10 KM, 6 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 Plattekloof, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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