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

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Pretoria averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 18 mm.

Cape Town vs Pretoria in May

Pretoria is the better pick in May — 92 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pretoria is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.

Cape Town vs Pretoria — May climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Pretoria
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	92/100 (S)
Feels-like high	20°C	22°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	24° / 10°
Rainfall	39 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	6	2
Humidity	80%	56%
Air quality (AQI)	78	82

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

Cape Town vs Pretoria in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Pretoria?: Pretoria is the better pick in May — 92 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pretoria is nice, dry, while Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Pretoria in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Pretoria averages 24°C high / 10°C low with about 18 mm.