Riebeek-Kasteel weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Looking to travel to Riebeek-Kasteel in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Riebeek-Kasteel the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Riebeek-Kasteel in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riebeek-Kasteel, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 72 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
* Data from: Worcester, South Africa (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Riebeek-Kasteel in May?

For visitors traveling to Riebeek-Kasteel, 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 in May.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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