Butterworth Weather in May

What's the weather like in Butterworth (Eastern Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Butterworth during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Butterworth and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Butterworth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.1°C 69.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.4°C 48.8°F
Average temperature 15.2°C 59.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Humidity 62%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Butterworth with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Butterworth

Butterworth average temperature in May

May rainfall

Butterworth average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Butterworth average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Butterworth in May 2024.

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Butterworth weather stats

Butterworth weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25.3°C 77.5°F
Driest month: June 12mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: July 8.3hrs
Coldest month: July 18.9°C 66°F
Wettest month: March 91mm 3.6ins
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