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Strand weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How is May weather typically in Strand? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During May, Strand is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Strand in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Strand.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Strand. January, February, March, April, May, 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 Strand climate page with graphs.

 

Strand, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 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 Strand, 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
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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