What to Wear in Cape Town in May
Cooling down, first winter rains. Expect 11°–18°C with 9 rainy days on average.
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High
18°C
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Low
11°C
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Rain days
9
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Feel
Pleasantly Cool
Typical outfit
~15°C average
About May in Cape Town
May in Cape Town typically brings cooling down, first winter rains. With averages of 11°–18°C, the conditions call for fresh and crisp weather — the perfect excuse for cozy knits and stylish layering.
Think in layers: a thermal base, a knit mid-layer, and a windproof outer. You can strip back as the day warms.