Stanford weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Stanford this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Stanford is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Precipitation

Stanford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Stanford. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, 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 Stanford climate page with graphs.

 

Stanford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Stanford, 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

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stanford.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.