Sutherland weather in May (Northern Cape, South Africa)

How is the weather in Sutherland in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Sutherland, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Sutherland in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sutherland, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 6 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.

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 Sutherland in May?

For visitors traveling to Sutherland, 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

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sutherland.

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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.