SeasonMapCape Town vs Johannesburg in May
Cape Town and Johannesburg are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Johannesburg is nice, dry.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg — May climate, side by side
| Cape Town | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 85/100 (A) | 88/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 20°C | 19°C |
| Avg high / low | 21° / 11° | 22° / 8° |
| Rainfall | 39 mm | 21 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3 |
| Humidity | 80% | 58% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 | 100 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Cape Town vs Johannesburg in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Cape Town or Johannesburg?
- Cape Town and Johannesburg are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Johannesburg is nice, dry.
- What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Johannesburg in May?
- In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Johannesburg averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm.