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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Addo Elephant National Park this May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Addo Elephant National Park during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 25°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Addo Elephant National Park in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 23 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 221 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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