Table Mountain in May: will you see it?
Short answer: In May, 34% of mornings and 43% of afternoons at the city and the cableway were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 39% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 10 of 12 month for seeing Table Mountain; February is best (76%).
43% chance of a clear afternoon
Sunrise 07:33 · sunset 17:55 (mid-May)
The south-easter wind in summer pulls the "tablecloth" cloud over the top and can close the cableway; winter brings rain fronts.
All months
| Month | Clear mornings (7–9 am) | Clear afternoons (2–4 pm) | Overcast mornings |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 70% | 18% |
| February | 63% | 76% | 19% |
| March | 43% | 55% | 31% |
| April | 43% | 51% | 32% |
| May | 34% | 43% | 39% |
| June | 32% | 40% | 37% |
| July | 32% | 45% | 37% |
| August | 37% | 45% | 32% |
| September | 35% | 42% | 38% |
| October | 38% | 48% | 28% |
| November | 40% | 51% | 25% |
| December | 49% | 59% | 21% |
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Can you see Table Mountain in May?
In May, 34% of mornings and 43% of afternoons at the city and the cableway were mostly clear over 2016-2025, and 39% of mornings were overcast. That makes May the number 10 of 12 month for seeing Table Mountain; February is best (76%).
What time is sunrise at Table Mountain in May?
Around mid-May, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 17:55 local time. Arrive at first light for the best odds of a clear view.