Graaff-Reinet Weather in May

What's the weather like in Graaff-Reinet (Eastern Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Graaff-Reinet during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Graaff-Reinet and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Graaff-Reinet weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21°C 69.7°F
Nightly temperature 7.7°C 45.8°F
Average temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Daily sunshine 8 hrs
Avg rainfall 23 mm 0.9 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 20.6°C 69°F
Humidity 54%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Graaff-Reinet with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Graaff-Reinet

Graaff-Reinet average temperature in May

May rainfall

Graaff-Reinet average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Graaff-Reinet 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 Graaff-Reinet in May 2024.

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Graaff-Reinet weather stats

Graaff-Reinet weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: June 13mm 0.5ins
Sunniest month: August 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 18.2°C 64.8°F
Wettest month: March 52mm 2ins
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