St Francis Bay weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in St Francis Bay? This guide provides all the details you need.

In St Francis Bay the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

St Francis Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit St Francis Bay. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized St Francis Bay climate page with graphs.

 

St Francis Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (73 KM, 45 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 St Francis Bay in May?

For visitors traveling to St Francis Bay, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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