What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in May?

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 26 mm.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in May

Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth — May climate, side by side

	🇿🇦 Cape Town	🇿🇦 Port Elizabeth
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	82/100 (A)
Feels-like high	20°C	22°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	23° / 11°
Rainfall	39 mm	26 mm
Rainy days	6	4
Humidity	80%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	78	50

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

Month by month

Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Port Elizabeth?: Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are nearly tied in May — 85 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Port Elizabeth in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 26 mm.