The climate in Mossel Bay during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Mossel Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.7°C 69.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.5°C 52.6°F |
Average temperature | 16.1°C 60.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 39 mm 1.5 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
Humidity | 72% |
Windspeed | 12.1kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mossel Bay with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Mossel Bay in May 2025.
Hottest month: | January | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
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Driest month: | December | 31mm 1.2ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 6.9hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
Wettest month: | August | 47mm 1.9ins |