Simonʼs Town weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Simonʼs Town in May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Simonʼs Town generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 15°C.

Simonʼs Town in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Simonʼs Town, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Simonʼs Town in May?

For visitors traveling to Simonʼs Town, 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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