Somerset East Weather in May

What's the weather like in Somerset East (Eastern Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Somerset East during May can be summarized as mild and dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Somerset East and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Somerset East weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 20.6°C 69°F
Nightly temperature 6.9°C 44.3°F
Average temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 30 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 21.4°C 70.6°F
Humidity 57%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Somerset East

Somerset East average temperature in May

May rainfall

Somerset East average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Somerset East 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 Somerset East in May 2024.

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Somerset East weather stats

Somerset East weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: June 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 81mm 3.2ins
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