Addo Elephant National Park weather in May (Eastern Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Addo Elephant National Park? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Addo Elephant National Park the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Addo Elephant National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

With around 221 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Addo Elephant National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Addo Elephant National Park, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 23 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 221 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Port Elizabeth, South Africa (57 KM, 35 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Addo Elephant National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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