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Somerset East weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Somerset East? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Somerset East the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Somerset East in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Somerset East, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

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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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 Somerset East in May?

For visitors traveling to Somerset East, 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.

What To Do

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

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

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