Cape Town · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 67°F, low 54°F. Humidity averages 80% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
67° / 54°F
Humidity
80%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
12 mph
What May feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
07:32
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:53
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in May
The kit for May in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
-5° avg high
+4 rain days
Cape Town in April →
May
67°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
+4° avg high
-4 rain days
Cape Town in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in May?+
Average high 67°F, average low 54°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to April (avg high 72°F), May is cooler. Compared to June (avg high 63°F), May is warmer.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in May?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in May, on average.