Weather · Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town Weather in May
May in Cape Town averages 18°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 102mm of rain. That makes it not the easiest month, weather-wise.
Avg high
18°C
64°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
102mm
#2 wettest of 12
What to pack
Layers, plus a jacket for mornings and nights. Bring a compact umbrella for the odd shower.
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