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Weather in Stellenbosch for May 2026

Your guide to Stellenbosch weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Stellenbosch is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.5 °C.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Stellenbosch with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 19.8 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Stellenbosch at the beginning of May is 19 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Stellenbosch experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 152.8 mm.

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Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
20°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
69 %
Avg humidity

Stellenbosch Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Moderate or heavy rain shower
15°
2
Overcast
16°
3
Sunny
22°
4
Sunny
21°
5
Sunny
20°
6
Sunny
19°
7
Partly cloudy
20°
8
Sunny
20°
9
Overcast
20°
10
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°
11
Overcast
17°
12
Sunny
18°
13
Sunny
19°
14
Sunny
20°
15
Sunny
24°
16
Partly cloudy
26°
17
Overcast
24°
18
Partly cloudy
23°
19
Patchy rain possible
21°
20
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
21
Overcast
17°
22
Overcast
20°
23
Sunny
21°
24
Sunny
23°
25
Sunny
22°
26
Sunny
18°
27
Sunny
21°
28
Patchy rain possible
22°
29
Cloudy
20°
30
Sunny
21°
31
Sunny
23°

Temperatures trend during May in Stellenbosch

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May weather in Stellenbosch day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 15° /8° 4.1 mm 3
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 16° /10° 2.2 mm 3
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /9° 0.3 mm 5
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 13.5 mm 5
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 1.1 mm 5
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /9° 0.4 mm 5
7 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /10° 0.1 mm 5
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 5
9 May Overcast
Overcast
 20° /9° 0 mm 4
10 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 14° /9° 41.2 mm 3
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /8° 38.6 mm 3
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /10° 21.2 mm 3
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 19° /10° 0.6 mm 4
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 20° /9° 0 mm 5
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 24° /10° 0.1 mm 5
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /12° 0 mm 5
17 May Overcast
Overcast
 24° /12° 0 mm 5
18 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /11° 0 mm 5
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /11° 0.5 mm 4
20 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /10° 16.1 mm 3
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 17° /9° 0.2 mm 5
22 May Overcast
Overcast
 20° /10° 0.3 mm 5
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /10° 0 mm 5
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /11° 0 mm 6
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 22° /10° 0 mm 5
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 18° /9° 0.1 mm 5
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 0.2 mm 5
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 0.5 mm 5
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 20° /10° 0 mm 2.7
30 May Sunny
Sunny
 21° /11° 0 mm 3.3
31 May Sunny
Sunny
 23° /11° 0 mm 3.7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Stellenbosch in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Stellenbosch forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Stellenbosch in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Stellenbosch during May?

Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 20° and cooler nights around 10°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.

How much rainfall should be expected in Stellenbosch during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 152.8 mm is expected in Stellenbosch during May, occurring over more than 10 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Stellenbosch during May?

The average wind speed in Stellenbosch during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Stellenbosch

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Stellenboschs May weather 💧
Typically, Stellenbosch has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 152.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Stellenbosch during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️

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