Wellington weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Wellington during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Wellington in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 21°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 9°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 10 days of rain this month.

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, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Data from: Worcester, South Africa (40 KM, 25 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 Wellington, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to South Africa? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in South Africa. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.