Calvinia Weather in May

What's the weather like in Calvinia (Northern Cape) in May 2024?

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Calvinia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Calvinia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.5°C 67°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.6°F
Average temperature 12.4°C 54.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 24 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 16.6°C 61.9°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Calvinia with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Calvinia

Calvinia average temperature in May

May rainfall

Calvinia average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Calvinia 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 Calvinia in May 2024.

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Calvinia weather stats

Calvinia weather statistics
Hottest month: February 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: December 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: January 13.3hrs
Coldest month: July 15.9°C 60.6°F
Wettest month: June 36mm 1.4ins
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