Weather in May 2024

Cape Town weather in May 2024

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The average weather in Cape Town in May

The temperatures in Cape Town in May are usually low and can range between 14°C and 20°C.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Cape Town during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Cape Town in May 2024.

If you’re planning to visit Cape Town in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Cape Town before you arrive.

Temperatures
Temperatures
20° / 14°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
Rainfall
115
mm
10.3
Sun Hours
10.3
Hrs

Cape Town annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 26° / 18° 1 30 0 19 mm
Perfect
February 27° / 18° 1 27 0 15 mm
Perfect
March 25° / 17° 2 29 0 28 mm
Perfect
April 23° / 16° 3 27 0 65 mm
Perfect
May 20° / 14° 5 26 0 115 mm
Good
June 18° / 12° 7 23 0 215 mm
Ok
July 17° / 11° 5 26 0 134 mm
Good
August 17° / 11° 7 24 0 160 mm
Ok
September 19° / 12° 5 25 0 85 mm
Good
October 21° / 13° 3 28 0 53 mm
Good
November 23° / 15° 3 27 0 49 mm
Perfect
December 25° / 17° 2 29 0 27 mm
Perfect
Temperatures in Cape Town in May
Rain in Cape Town in May

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Weather in Cape Town in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cape Town in May?
The average temperature in Cape Town in May is 14/20° C.
What is the chance of rain in Cape Town in May?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Cape Town during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Cape Town?
The weather in Cape Town in May is good.
Can it snow in Cape Town in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Cape Town in May.
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