Swellendam Weather in May

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Swellendam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

Swellendam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.5°C 70.6°F
Nightly temperature 9.2°C 48.5°F
Average temperature 15.3°C 59.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 17.1°C 62.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Swellendam with around 54mm 2.1 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.

May temperatures in Swellendam

Swellendam average temperature in May

May rainfall

Swellendam average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Swellendam 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 Swellendam in May 2024.

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Swellendam weather stats

Swellendam weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: December 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: January 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: August 68mm 2.7ins
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