Cape Town in May

In May, Cape Town averages 20°C (68°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night, with around 10 days of rain (69 mm total).

Conditions are comfortable for sightseeing without being sweltering. Plan for unsettled weather and bring rain gear.

May offers comfortable temperatures in Cape Town, with some rain to plan around.

20°C
Avg high
9°C
Avg low
10
Rain days
69 mm
Rainfall

Cape Town in other months

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRain daysSnow days
January 26°C / 79°F 16°C / 61°F 15 mm 4
February 27°C / 81°F 16°C / 61°F 17 mm 4
March 25°C / 77°F 14°C / 57°F 20 mm 5
April 23°C / 73°F 12°C / 54°F 41 mm 8
May 20°C / 68°F 9°C / 48°F 69 mm 10
June 18°C / 64°F 8°C / 46°F 93 mm 11
July 17°C / 63°F 7°C / 45°F 82 mm 12
August 18°C / 64°F 8°C / 46°F 77 mm 11
September 19°C / 66°F 9°C / 48°F 40 mm 8
October 21°C / 70°F 11°C / 52°F 30 mm 7
November 24°C / 75°F 13°C / 55°F 14 mm 5
December 25°C / 77°F 15°C / 59°F 17 mm 4

Other cities with similar May weather

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