Cape Point — Water Temperature in May

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

17°C

average

19°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
MAY 1	16°C	14°C	16°C	19°C
MAY 2	16°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
MAY 3	17°C	15°C	17°C	19°C
MAY 4	16°C	14°C	16°C	18°C
MAY 5	17°C	15°C	18°C	18°C
MAY 6	17°C	14°C	17°C	19°C
MAY 7	17°C	15°C	17°C	19°C
MAY 8	17°C	15°C	17°C	19°C
MAY 9	17°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 10	16°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
MAY 11	16°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 12	16°C	15°C	16°C	18°C
MAY 13	16°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 14	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 15	17°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 16	16°C	16°C	16°C	18°C
MAY 17	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 18	18°C	16°C	18°C	18°C
MAY 19	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 20	17°C	16°C	18°C	18°C
MAY 21	17°C	16°C	18°C	17°C
MAY 22	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 23	17°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 24	17°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 25	18°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 26	18°C	16°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 27	17°C	15°C	17°C	17°C
MAY 28	17°C	16°C	16°C	17°C
MAY 29	17°C	15°C	17°C	18°C
MAY 30	16°C	15°C	16°C	17°C
MAY 31	17°C	15°C	17°C	17°C

May: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

11°C

Average Day Air Temperature

21°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

74 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

16 km/h

Average Humidity

77%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels cool and invigorating. It’s comfortable for a quick dip, and you’ll feel fine as long as you warm up soon after.