Sunset Beach Weather in May

What's the weather like in Sunset Beach (Western Cape) in May 2024?

The climate in Sunset Beach during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the fall / autumn in Sunset Beach and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

Sunset Beach weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Nightly temperature 10°C 50°F
Average temperature 14.6°C 58.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 136 mm 5.4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 16.4°C 61.6°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sunset Beach with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach average temperature in May

May rainfall

Sunset Beach average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach in May 2024.

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Sunset Beach weather stats

Sunset Beach weather statistics
Hottest month: February 24.8°C 76.6°F
Driest month: February 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: February 11hrs
Coldest month: July 16.2°C 61.2°F
Wettest month: June 189mm 7.4ins
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