Wilderness weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What is the weather forecast for Wilderness in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Wilderness in May, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Wilderness in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 205 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Wilderness. 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 Wilderness climate page with graphs.

 

Wilderness, 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 (14 KM, 8 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 Wilderness, 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?

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

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