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Port Alfred weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Port Alfred in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Port Alfred is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 23°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C.

Precipitation

Port Alfred in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. On average, there are about 7 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Port Alfred, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 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.

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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 Port Alfred, 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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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