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.
Daytime temperature | 21.5°C 70.6°F |
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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.
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.
Hottest month: | January | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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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 |