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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