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 ElizabethMay climate, side by side

Cape TownPort Elizabeth
Comfort score85/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high20°C22°C
Avg high / low21° / 11°23° / 11°
Rainfall39 mm26 mm
Rainy days64
Humidity80%75%
Air quality (AQI)7850

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

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.