World Resorts South Africa Capetown Weather

Capetown Sea Temperature in May

Average sea water temperature in May:
+57.4°F
Minimum sea water temperature in May: 60.6°F
Maximum sea water temperature in May: 50.5°F

Daily sea water temperature in May, °F

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The average sea water temperature in May of 2026 was 59.1°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 60.6°F and 57.4°F.

Monthly sea water temperature in Capetown, °F

Which South Africa resorts have warmest sea in May?

Place name May 2026 May 2025
Durban 75.2°F 73.7°F
Port Elizabeth 64.9°F 63.1°F
Capetown 59.1°F 56.2°F

Best time for vacation in Capetown

Sunniest months:
January 24 days
February 22 days
December 22 days
Warmest months:
January 77.0 °F
February 76.9 °F
March 74.7 °F
Warmest sea temp:
February 62.0 °F
January 61.7 °F
March 60.6 °F
Coldest months:
July 60.6 °F
August 61.4 °F
June 61.9 °F
Rainiest months:
June 6 days
August 5 days
July 5 days
Windiest months:
January 11.7 mph
December 11.7 mph
November 11.6 mph

Capetown on a weather map

Current weather
20:33
Capetown
+59°F
S 4 mph
Feels like: +59°F
Precip.: 2%
Places in South Africa:
Name
°F
Durban
+63°F
Johannesburg
+57°F
Capetown
+59°F
Pilanesberg
+55°F
Port Elizabeth
+61°F
Pretoria
+57°F
Hazyview
+48°F
24 Hours Forecast
Capetown
Local time: 20:33
June 07, sunday
2100
59°F
S
4 mph
June 08, monday
0000
59°F
SE
7 mph
0300
59°F
S
11 mph
0600
54°F
SW
12 mph
0900
54°F
W
5 mph
1200
59°F
SW
4 mph
1500
61°F
SW
5 mph
1800
59°F
N
1 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F