Stellenbosch weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

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

Temperatures

The weather in Stellenbosch is usually perfect in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Stellenbosch in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 205 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Stellenbosch. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stellenbosch, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 15 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.

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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 Stellenbosch, 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. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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