Weather in Cape Town in May
Cape Town offers a mild climate with occasional showers (avg 15.6°C, 7 rainy days). Weather score: 6.4/10 · Good
Avg temp
15.6°C
Daytime high
19.5°C
Night low
12.4°C
Rainy days
7
Sun per day
8.7 h
Sea temp
13.7°C
Cape Town climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3°C | 25.7°C | 17.7°C | 3 | 13.3 h | 9/10 |
| February | 21.2°C | 25.9°C | 17.7°C | 2 | 12.3 h | 9/10 |
| March | 19.5°C | 23.8°C | 16.2°C | 4 | 11 h | 7.8/10 |
| April | 17.8°C | 22.3°C | 14.3°C | 4 | 10 h | 7.8/10 |
| May | 15.6°C | 19.5°C | 12.4°C | 7 | 8.7 h | 6.4/10 |
| June | 13.8°C | 17.2°C | 10.7°C | 11 | 8.1 h | 5.6/10 |
| July | 13°C | 16.5°C | 9.8°C | 9 | 8.6 h | 6.4/10 |
| August | 13.3°C | 16.8°C | 10.2°C | 10 | 9.2 h | 6.4/10 |
| September | 14.5°C | 18.1°C | 11.2°C | 7 | 10.1 h | 6.4/10 |
| October | 16.9°C | 21.1°C | 13.3°C | 5 | 11.9 h | 7.8/10 |
| November | 18.1°C | 22.4°C | 14.5°C | 5 | 12.5 h | 7.8/10 |
| December | 19.8°C | 23.9°C | 16.3°C | 4 | 13.2 h | 7.8/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cape Town in May
How warm is it in Cape Town in May?
In May, Cape Town averages 15.6°C, with daytime highs of 19.5°C and night lows of 12.4°C.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in May?
May sees around 7 rainy days and about 61.8 mm of rainfall in Cape Town.
Is May a good month to visit Cape Town?
May scores 6.4/10 for Cape Town. Cape Town offers a mild climate with occasional showers (avg 15.6°C, 7 rainy days).