Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Graaff-Reinet with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Graaff-Reinet 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 Graaff-Reinet with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 7°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 Graaff-Reinet will be around 24°C, with nights close to 7°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The precipitation chance averages 12% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Graaff-Reinet. 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.
Graaff-Reinet in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
33 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 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 Graaff-Reinet?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Graaff-Reinet. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Graaff-Reinet in May
With 34°C, Graaff-Reinet hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -3°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Graaff-Reinet
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Graaff-Reinet, 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 Graaff-Reinet
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Graaff-Reinet, 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 4 days of rain in Graaff-Reinet.
Daily UV Index in May in Graaff-Reinet
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Graaff-Reinet, 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 Graaff-Reinet Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Graaff-Reinet, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Graaff-Reinet Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Graaff-Reinet, 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 Graaff-Reinet
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Average Weather in Graaff-Reinet by Month
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