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Tulbagh weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to Tulbagh in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Tulbagh during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 21°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Tulbagh in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

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 tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tulbagh, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 68 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
Data from: Worcester, South Africa (49 KM, 30 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 Tulbagh, 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
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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