Knysna weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Knysna during May? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Knysna, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Knysna in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 261 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Knysna. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Knysna, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
SunshineSunshine 261 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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 Knysna in May?

For visitors traveling to Knysna, 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
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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