Grahamstown in May

8.4out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.

23°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
5Rainy days (22 mm)
10:17 hDaylight
07:02Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 23°C
  • Some rain: about 5 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

28° 16° J 28° 16° F 27° 15° M 24° 13° A 23° 10° M 21° 8° J 21° 7° J 21° 8° A 23° 9° S 23° 11° O 24° 12° N 26° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 28°C16°C63 mm 9– – 7.8
February 28°C16°C65 mm 10– – 7.8
March 27°C15°C59 mm 9– – 7.9
April 24°C13°C49 mm 8– – 8.0
May 23°C10°C22 mm 5– – 8.4
June 21°C8°C22 mm 4– – 8.3
July 21°C7°C22 mm 4– – 8.4
August 21°C8°C35 mm 6– – 8.2
September 23°C9°C40 mm 6– – 8.2
October 23°C11°C56 mm 9– – 7.9
November 24°C12°C60 mm 9– – 7.9
December 26°C15°C62 mm 10– – 7.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Grahamstown in May?

Daytime highs average 23°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Grahamstown?

The best months are May, July, June, August.