Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Grahamstown with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Grahamstown in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Grahamstown with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 17°C, with nights close to 6°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Grahamstown will be around 15°C, with nights close to 5°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 116 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Grahamstown. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Grahamstown in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
12°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
116 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Grahamstown?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Grahamstown. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Grahamstown in May
With 28°C, Grahamstown hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Grahamstown
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Grahamstown, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Grahamstown
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Grahamstown, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Grahamstown.
Daily UV Index in May in Grahamstown
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Grahamstown, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Grahamstown Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Grahamstown, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Grahamstown Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Grahamstown, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Grahamstown
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Average Weather in Grahamstown by Month
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