Uitenhage weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Thinking of visiting Uitenhage in May? Check the weather first! See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Uitenhage during May, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 24°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Uitenhage in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 222 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant 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 Uitenhage climate page with graphs.

 

Uitenhage, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 28 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Gqeberha, South Africa (30 KM, 18 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 Uitenhage, 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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