What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Durban in May?

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Durban averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 84 mm.

Cape Town vs Durban in May

Cape Town and Durban are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Durban is warm, rainy, muggy air.

Cape Town vs Durban — May climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Durban
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	20°C	26°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	26° / 16°
Rainfall	39 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	80%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	78	59

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

Month by month

Cape Town 🇿🇦 South Africanice, a little rain, muggy air · best November85
Durban 🇿🇦 South Africawarm, rainy, muggy air · best January85

Cape Town vs Durban in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Durban?: Cape Town and Durban are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Durban is warm, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Durban in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Durban averages 26°C high / 16°C low with about 84 mm.