Victoria Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

How does the May weather in Victoria Bay compare to other months? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Victoria Bay is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 21°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Victoria Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Victoria Bay.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Victoria Bay. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Victoria Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: George, South Africa (9 KM, 6 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 Victoria Bay, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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