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Cape Town weather in May 2021
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- 19°C max day temperature
19 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 12 days with some rainfall
12 - 10°C min night temperature
10 - 10 hours of daylight per day
10 - No heat & humidity
0 - 136 mm of monthly rainfall
136 - 4 (Moderate) UV index
4 - 15°C sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Cape Town, South Africa shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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How hot is it in Cape Town in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 19°C in Cape Town in May, falling to 10°C at night.
How sunny is it in Cape Town in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Cape Town in May - that's 60% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Cape Town in May?
The average sea temperature around Cape Town in May is 15°C.
Does it rain in Cape Town in May?
There are usually 12 days with some rain in Cape Town in May and the average monthly rainfall is 136mm.
Cape Town sunrise & sunset times for May 2021
Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Cape Town in May 2021. Select a month to view Cape Town sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1st May 2021 | 07:21 | 18:05 |
| Sunday, 16th May 2021 | 07:32 | 17:53 |
| Monday, 31st May 2021 | 07:42 | 17:46 |
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