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Rhodes weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Is Rhodes a good destination in May, weather-wise? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

May in Rhodes generally includes moderate temperatures and low rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Rhodes in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. On average, there are about 6 days with rain during this month.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rhodes, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 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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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rhodes.

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