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Swellendam weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does May bring to Swellendam? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Swellendam during May is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 23°C. At night, it falls to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Swellendam in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 33 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

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

 

Swellendam, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 33 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 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.

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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 Swellendam, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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