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

How does the May weather in Riebeek-Wes compare to other months? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During May, Riebeek-Wes experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Riebeek-Wes in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Riebeek-Wes. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Riebeek-Wes, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
Data from: Worcester, South Africa (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Riebeek-Wes, 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
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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