Port Alfred Weather in May

What's the weather like in Port Alfred (Eastern Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Port Alfred during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Port Alfred and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Port Alfred weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.6°F
Nightly temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Average temperature 17.7°C 63.9°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 50 mm 2 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 22.2°C 71.9°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Alfred with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 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 Port Alfred

Port Alfred average temperature in May

May rainfall

Port Alfred average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred in May 2024.

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Port Alfred weather stats

Port Alfred weather statistics
Hottest month: January 25.6°C 78.1°F
Driest month: January 43mm 1.7ins
Sunniest month: July 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 20.5°C 68.9°F
Wettest month: March 78mm 3.1ins
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