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St Helena Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in St Helena Bay? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, St Helena Bay generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 13°C.

St Helena Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

St Helena Bay, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 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 St Helena Bay in May?

For visitors traveling to St Helena 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.

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
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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