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Cape Town in May: weather and what to expect
It’s fine, but not the best. April and October are more pleasant.
May weather in Cape Town
Daytime high67°F 20°C
Night low52°F 11°C
Rain3.1 in 78 mm
AirComfortable
SunModerate sun
In May, Cape Town averages highs of 67°F (20°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C), with 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain. The air feels comfortable and the sun is moderate. 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast.
Pack: light layers, a sweater for evenings.
Places with the same weather in May
Match out of 100 for May, one city per country.
- Central Coast Australia · 69°F highs95
- Avellaneda Argentina · 66°F highs94
- São José dos Pinhais Brazil · 70°F highs92
- Montevideo Uruguay · 65°F highs91
- North Shore New Zealand · 64°F highs83
- Kennedy Colombia · 67°F highs79
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