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

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Jamestown averages 23°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm.

Cape Town vs Jamestown in May

Jamestown is the better pick in May — 91 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jamestown is nice, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Cape Town vs Jamestown — May climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Jamestown
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	20°C	23°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	23° / 22°
Rainfall	39 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	80%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	78	50

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

Cape Town vs Jamestown in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Jamestown?: Jamestown is the better pick in May — 91 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Jamestown is nice, dry, clean air, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Jamestown in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Jamestown averages 23°C high / 22°C low with about 6 mm.