Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Hermanus with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Hermanus 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 Hermanus with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 13°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 22°C, with nights close to 12°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 Hermanus will be around 21°C, with nights close to 11°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 54 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 24% 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 Hermanus. 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.
Hermanus in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
54 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 8 days | |
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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 Hermanus?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Hermanus. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Hermanus in May
With 33°C, Hermanus hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 5°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Hermanus
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Hermanus, 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 Hermanus
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Hermanus, 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 7 days of rain in Hermanus.
Daily UV Index in May in Hermanus
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hermanus, 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 Hermanus Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Hermanus, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Hermanus Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Hermanus, 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 Hermanus
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Average Weather in Hermanus by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hermanus. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
