Cradock Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Cradock and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Cradock weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Average temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 13 mm 0.5 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 21.4°C 70.6°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Cradock with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 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 Cradock

Cradock average temperature in May

May rainfall

Cradock average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Cradock 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 Cradock in May 2024.

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Cradock weather stats

Cradock weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: June 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: August 9.1hrs
Coldest month: June 17.5°C 63.5°F
Wettest month: March 51mm 2ins
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