Hermanus Weather in May
What's the weather like in Hermanus (Western Cape) in May 2024?
The climate in Hermanus during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Hermanus and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.9°C 65.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10°C 49.9°F |
| Average temperature | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 76 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.9°C 62.3°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Hermanus with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Hermanus
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 Hermanus in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Hermanus weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24.9°C 76.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 98mm 3.9ins |
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