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

Interested in knowing the climate of St Francis Bay in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The weather in St Francis Bay is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 21°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

St Francis Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage 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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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