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South Africa weather in May 2025
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 66°F in South Africa in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 12 days with some rainfall and typically 5.4 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 66°F max day temperature
66 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 12 days with some rainfall
12 - 50°F min night temperature
50 - 10 hours of daylight per day
10 - No heat & humidity
0 - 5.4 inches of monthly rainfall
5.4 - 4 (Moderate) UV index
4 - 59°F sea temperature
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The May weather guide for South Africa (Cape Town) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in South Africa in May. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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- Bergville
- Bloemfontein
- Calvinia
- Cape Town
- Durban
- East London
- Estcourt
- Graaf-reinet
- Johannesburg
- Kimberley
- Knysna
- Ladysmith
- Leataba Rest Camp
- Mthatha
- Musina
- Okiep
- Oudtshoorn
- Pietermaritzburg
- Polokwane
- Port Elizabeth
- Port St Johns
- Pretoria
- Skukuza Restcamp
- St Lucia
- Stellenbosch
- Sun City
- Underberg
- Upington
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More about South Africa
How hot is it in South Africa in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 66°F in Cape Town, South Africa in May, falling to 50°F at night.
How sunny is it in South Africa in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cape Town, South Africa in May - that's 60% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around South Africa in May?
The average sea temperature around Cape Town, South Africa in May is 59°F.
Does it rain in South Africa in May?
There are usually 12 days with some rain in Cape Town, South Africa in May and the average monthly rainfall is 5.4 inches.
South Africa May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for South Africa in May 2025. Select a month to view South Africa sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The South Africa sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Cape Town.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1st May 2025 | 07:21 | 18:05 |
| Friday, 16th May 2025 | 07:32 | 17:53 |
| Saturday, 31st May 2025 | 07:42 | 17:45 |
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