Weather in Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa in May
In an average May, Paarl sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 11°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 11°C |
| Typical low range | 8°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
1985-05-03
Lowest
12°C
2007-05-21
Low
Highest
19°C
2008-05-18
Lowest
4°C
2023-05-27
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
1985-05-03
Lowest
0°C
2023-05-27
Humidity
Highest
13.4 g/m³
1998-05-05
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1991-05-13
Wind
Highest
65 km/h
1984-05-15
Lowest
6 km/h
1999-05-20
Precip
Wettest
258 mm
1984
Driest
10 mm
2017
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