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 Town — May climate, side by side
| Amsterdam | Cape Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 84/100 (A) | 82/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 13°C | 18°C |
| Avg high / low | 15° / 9° | 19° / 12° |
| Rainfall | 57 mm | 48 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 | 6 |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 49 | 78 |
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.