South Africa (Cape Town) · May
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp
20.3°C
Min Temp
10.9°C
Sunshine
5.7 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
14.8°C
Rainfall
51.2 mm
Humidity
79%
Avg Temp
15.3°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in South Africa (Cape Town) offers acceptable conditions — but it's not among the top travel months. Those looking for ideal weather should visit in January, February, March, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 20°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 15°C). With 6 sunshine hours per day and 5 rain days (51 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 15°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Weinleseherbst: Die Weingüter in Franschhoek und Stellenbosch laden zur Ernte, das Licht wird goldener, die Touristenzahlen fallen. Beste Temperaturen für Wanderungen auf dem Table Mountain — bevor der Winter einsetzt.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- May is not an optimal month for South Africa (Cape Town) (Score: 54/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in May?
- In May, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 20°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 15°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in May?
- In May, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 51 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in May?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 6 sunshine hours per day in May — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in May?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in May averages 15°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
