The Springs weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

How does the May weather in The Springs compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in The Springs is usually perfect in May, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 24°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

The Springs in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically around 6 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 222 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

The Springs, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 25 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (35 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 The Springs, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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