Mossel Bay in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Mossel Bay in may 2025
The weather in Mossel Bay 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
perfect weather
Weather at 6am
61°F
Clear/Sunny
53% of time
22%
11%
10%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
58% of time
23%
11%
7%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
55% of time
25%
10%
9%
Weather at 3am
59°F
53%
22%
14%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mossel Bay in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mossel Bay in may.
The climate of Mossel Bay in may is perfect
The climate in may in Mossel Bay is quite dry (with 2.3in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 1.9in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite nice in this city this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 70°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 61°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Mossel Bay is 65°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Mossel Bay in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 50°F in 2020. You can hope to have about 26 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 84% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Mossel Bay is generally 10:21. The sun rises at 07:17 and sunset is at 17:38.
With good weather conditions, this month is a good time to go in this city in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mossel Bay in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 50°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.68km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:38 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mossel Bay in may 2024:
58°F to 67°F
59°F to 77°F
63°F to 88°F
61°F to 68°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 67°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 65°F
63°F to 79°F
59°F to 67°F
58°F to 72°F
61°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 67°F
59°F to 68°F
61°F to 67°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 59°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 67°F
59°F to 74°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 77°F
54°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Mossel Bay:
| George in may | perfect weather |
| Wilderness in may | perfect weather |
| Oudtshoorn in may | good weather |
| Still Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Groot-Jongensfontein in may | perfect weather |
| Knysna in may | perfect weather |
| Plettenberg Bay in may | perfect weather |
| Witsand in may | good weather |
| Garden Route National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Sanbona Wildlife Reserve in may | good weather |
| Arniston in may | good weather |
| Karoo National Park in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Mossel Bay
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Weather data for Mossel Bay in may:
Weather data for Mossel Bay for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mossel Bay. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay.