Swim in Hermanus in may 2024What is the temperature of the sea in in may?

Average sea temperature in Hermanus in may 2024.

In may, according to seasonal norms, the sea temperature in Hermanus is:

Minimum: 60°F

Average: 63°F

Maximum: 66°F

Other useful seasonal weather averages in may:

  • Outside temperature: 59°F to 67°F
  • Most common weather: "Clear/Sunny"
  • The wind blows at 9.3mph
  • It rains a total of 2.7in, over 3 day(s).

Should we swim in Hermanus in may?

No... The water temperature in Hermanus in may is cold

Swimming in Hermanus in may is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average sea temperature of 63°F (minimum: 60°F - maximum: 66°F).

Note also that in may, the climate is good with an average outside temperature of 63°F, 2.7in of precipitation (over 3 days) and 80.28 % humidity.

Water and normal seasonal temperatures in Hermanus in may

May
Average sea temperature 63°F
Minimum sea temperature 60°F
Maximum sea temperature 66°F
Average outside temperature 63°F
Maximum outside temperature 67°F
Minimum outside temperature 59°F
Wind speed 14.3mph
Wind temperature 59°F
Precipitation 2.7in
Number of days of rain 3 jour(s)
(10%)
Humidity 81%
Visibility in kilometers 9.68km
Cloud cover 31%
Our opinion cold swimming

Swim elsewhere in South Africa in may

City Average T° Max. T° Our opinion
Cape Town in may62°F65°Fcold swimming
Durban in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Port Elizabeth (South Africa) in may69°F72°Fcool swimming
Coffee Bay in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
East London in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
George in may62°F64°Fcold swimming
Margate in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Port Nolloth in may58°F61°Ffreezing swimming
Richards Bay in may76°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Ballito (Dolphin Coast) in may75°F78°Fpleasant swimming
Knysna in may64°F67°Fcool swimming
Mossel Bay in may62°F64°Fcold swimming
Plettenberg Bay in may64°F67°Fcool swimming

Swim in South Africa in may: sea temperature by city

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