Cape Town in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Town in may 2025
The weather in Cape Town in 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
59°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
20%
14%
9%
Weather at 12pm
68°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
20%
15%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
21%
14%
8%
Weather at 3am
59°F
48%
21%
15%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Town in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Town in may.
The climate of Cape Town in may is good
the weather in Cape Town in may is quite dry (with 4.8in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.7in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate enjoyable in this location the month of may. The high seasonal norm is 70°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 59°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Cape Town is 65°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Cape Town in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2010. You can plan to have about 24 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 77% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Cape Town is generally 10:22. Sunrise is at 07:32 and sets at 17:54.
With a good climate, the month of may is recommended to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Town in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.45km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:22 | ||||
| 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 Town 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 Town:
| Table Mountain National Park in may | good weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in may | good weather |
| Atlantis in may | good weather |
| Stellenbosch in may | good weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in may | good weather |
| Paarl in may | good weather |
| Hermanus in may | good weather |
| Worcester in may | good weather |
| Saldanha in may | good weather |
| Gansbaai in may | good weather |
| Pearly Beach in may | good weather |
| Agulhas National Park in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cape Town
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Weather data for Cape Town in may:
Weather data for Cape Town for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Town. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Town 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 Town.