Stellenbosch in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Stellenbosch in may 2025
The weather in Stellenbosch in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the 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
50% of time
18%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
17%
16%
8%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
18%
18%
8%
Weather at 3am
56°F
49%
19%
15%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Stellenbosch in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Stellenbosch in may.
The climate of Stellenbosch in may is good
The weather in may in Stellenbosch is quite dry (with 4.6in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate quite good in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 70°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Stellenbosch is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Stellenbosch in the month of may with a maximum record of 90°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 23 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 74% of the month.
Day length in Stellenbosch in may is 10:22. Sunrise is at 07:30 and sets at 17:52.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good month to go in this locality in South Africa.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Stellenbosch in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 90°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.34km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:52 | ||||
| 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 Stellenbosch in may 2024:
56°F to 76°F
59°F to 86°F
65°F to 85°F
59°F to 68°F
52°F to 74°F
52°F to 74°F
58°F to 61°F
54°F to 70°F
52°F to 68°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 70°F
54°F to 79°F
65°F to 83°F
58°F to 76°F
59°F to 77°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 76°F
56°F to 76°F
56°F to 77°F
56°F to 72°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
54°F to 76°F
54°F to 72°F
56°F to 81°F
63°F to 86°F
63°F to 86°F
59°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in South Africa in may
Cities near Stellenbosch:
| Paarl in may | good weather |
| Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in may | good weather |
| Cape Town in may | good weather |
| Table Mountain National Park in may | good weather |
| Atlantis in may | good weather |
| Cape of Good Hope in may | good weather |
| Worcester in may | good weather |
| Hermanus in may | good weather |
| Gansbaai in may | good weather |
| Pearly Beach in may | good weather |
| Agulhas National Park in may | good weather |
| Saldanha in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Stellenbosch
perfect weather
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bad
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Weather data for Stellenbosch in may:
Weather data for Stellenbosch for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Stellenbosch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Stellenbosch 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 Stellenbosch.