Fort Beaufort Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Fort Beaufort and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Fort Beaufort weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Nightly temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Average temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 27 mm 1 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 22.1°C 71.8°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Fort Beaufort with around 27mm 1 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 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Fort Beaufort

Fort Beaufort average temperature in May

May rainfall

Fort Beaufort average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Fort Beaufort 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 Fort Beaufort in May 2024.

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Fort Beaufort weather stats

Fort Beaufort weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.8°C 83.8°F
Driest month: June 18mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 7.9hrs
Coldest month: June 19.8°C 67.6°F
Wettest month: March 76mm 3ins
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