Plettenberg Bay weather in May (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Plettenberg Bay during May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Plettenberg Bay is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 14°C.

Precipitation

Plettenberg Bay in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 261 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Plettenberg Bay. 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 Plettenberg Bay climate page with graphs.

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 261 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Plettenberg Bay, 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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