Cape of Good Hope in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape of Good Hope in may 2025
The weather in Cape of Good Hope in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
58°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
21%
16%
8%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
21%
14%
7%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
20%
19%
7%
Weather at 3am
54°F
50%
20%
17%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape of Good Hope in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape of Good Hope in may.
The climate of Cape of Good Hope in may is good
the weather in Cape of Good Hope in may is relatively dry (with 4.8in of rainfall over 6 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location may. Temperatures are up to 68°F. The seasonal minimum is 58°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cape of Good Hope is 63°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape of Good Hope in may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 47°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 22 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 71% of the month.
In may in Cape of Good Hope, the days on average last 10:19. The sun rises at 07:33 and sunset is at 17:52.
With good weather conditions, this month is recommended to go in Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape of Good Hope in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 47°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 22 day(s) (71%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.1in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.51km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape of Good Hope in may 2024:
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 79°F
63°F to 77°F
59°F to 65°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 68°F
54°F to 76°F
61°F to 77°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 68°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 76°F
61°F to 81°F
59°F to 63°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Cape of Good Hope:
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in may | good weather |
| Table Mountain National Park in may | good weather |
| Cape Town in may | good weather |
| Stellenbosch in may | good weather |
| Hermanus in may | good weather |
| Paarl in may | good weather |
| Gansbaai in may | good weather |
| Atlantis in may | good weather |
| Pearly Beach in may | good weather |
| Worcester in may | good weather |
| Agulhas National Park in may | good weather |
| Cape Agulhas in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Cape of Good Hope in may:
Weather data for Cape of Good Hope for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape of Good Hope. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape of Good Hope can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape of Good Hope.