Port Alfred Weather in May
What's the weather like in Port Alfred (Eastern Cape) in May 2026?
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.
| 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
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 Port Alfred in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Port Alfred weather stats
| 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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