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Things to Do in Cape Town in May
Real historical weather for Cape Town in May: average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C, with around 60mm of rain (averaged over the last 3 years). Cape Town is in South Africa.
21°C
Average high
10°C
Average low
60mm
Typical rainfall
Real things to do in Cape Town in May
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Explore Cape Town in Style: Full Day Chauffeur Experience
★ 5.0(39 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €111
The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour
★ 4.9(489 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €123
Cape Town Private Tour: Cape of Good hope & Boulders Penguins
★ 4.9(238 reviews)· 10 hrs
From €49
Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape point Day Tour
★ 4.9(1,043 reviews)· 10 hrs
From €129
Cape of Good Hope & Penguin Private Tour from Cape Town
★ 4.9(48 reviews)· 9 hrs
From €122
Private Tour: Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point from Cape Town
★ 4.9(772 reviews)· 8 hrs
From €177
Cape Town City Center Tour with Champagne
★ 4.9(295 reviews)· 15 min
From €144
Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour with Optional Cruise
★ 4.7(1,967 reviews)· 2h 20m
From €21
Table Mountain, Penguins & Cape Point Group Tour from Cape Town
★ 4.7(2,314 reviews)· 10 hrs
From €51
Cape Town Robben Island Tour Hassle-Free Experience
★ 4.3(52 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €50
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Based on real historical data (averaged over the last 3 years), expect highs around 21°C and lows around 10°C, with roughly 60mm of rain.