Gansbaai weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

Curious about the May weather in Gansbaai? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Gansbaai generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Gansbaai in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gansbaai climate page with graphs.

 

Gansbaai, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather 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 Gansbaai in May?

For visitors traveling to Gansbaai, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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