Sir Lowry Pass weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does May bring to Sir Lowry Pass? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Sir Lowry Pass during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 20°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sir Lowry Pass in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Sir Lowry Pass, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (33 KM, 20 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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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Sir Lowry Pass, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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