Weather in May in Eastern Cape
Planning a getaway to Eastern Cape this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Eastern Cape in May?
Eastern Cape is a region in South Africa. Eastern Cape has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Rhodes at 16°C to warm in Kruger National Park at 29°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Kruger National Park and 3°C in Rhodes.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Port Nolloth with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Eersterivierstrand with 56 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 222 hours of sunshine in Gqeberha. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Eastern Cape for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Eastern Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Eastern Cape?
Gqeberha
In May Gqeberha generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jeffreys Bay
In May Jeffreys Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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East London
In May East London generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Port Alfred
In May Port Alfred generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Addo
In May Addo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Eastern Cape?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Gqeberha, May might be a good time to visit Eastern Cape. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Eastern Cape is in with generally perfect weather in Gqeberha.
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