Weather in May in The Garden Route
Considering a trip to the Garden Route this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Garden Route in May?
The Garden Route is a region in South Africa. May in the Garden Route generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Knysna.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 42 mm to moderate rainfall in Plettenberg Bay with 51 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Knysna enjoys approximately 261 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in the Garden Route for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Garden Route climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Garden Route?
Knysna
In May Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In May Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Wilderness
In May Wilderness generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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George
In May George generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mossel Bay
In May Mossel Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Garden Route?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route with overall perfect weather in Knysna. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Garden Route is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Knysna.
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