Amsterdam vs Cape Town in May

Amsterdam and Cape Town are nearly tied in May — 84 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is cool, a little rain, clean air; Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid.

Amsterdam vs Cape TownMay climate, side by side

AmsterdamCape Town
Comfort score84/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high13°C18°C
Avg high / low15° / 9°19° / 12°
Rainfall57 mm48 mm
Rainy days116
Humidity77%79%
Air quality (AQI)4978

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Amsterdam vs Cape Town in May — FAQ

Is May better in Amsterdam or Cape Town?
Amsterdam and Cape Town are nearly tied in May — 84 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Amsterdam is cool, a little rain, clean air; Cape Town is nice, a little rain, very humid.
What is the weather like in Amsterdam vs Cape Town in May?
In May, Amsterdam averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 57 mm of rain; Cape Town averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 48 mm.