Weather in May in Western Cape
Thinking about venturing to Western Cape this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Western Cape in May?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. May in Western Cape generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Paternoster at 18°C to warm in Piketberg at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Piketberg and 14°C in Paternoster.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Beaufort West with an average of 18 mm to moderate rainfall in Paarl with 99 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 205 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In May Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In May Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Stellenbosch
In May Stellenbosch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermanus
In May Hermanus generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In May Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is May the best time to visit Western Cape?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Western Cape. Typically, the climate in Cape Town is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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