Grahamstown Weather in May
What's the weather like in Grahamstown (Eastern Cape) in May 2024?
The climate in Grahamstown during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Grahamstown and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
| Average temperature | 16°C 60.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 40 mm 1.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grahamstown with around 40mm 1.6 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 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Grahamstown
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Grahamstown in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Grahamstown weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 27°C 80.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 19.6°C 67.3°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 83mm 3.3ins |
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