Weather in May in The Garden Route
Planning a getaway to the Garden Route this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route in May, check out the map below.For a closer look at conditions across the Garden Route, refer to the map below.
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 close to 261 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our the Garden Route climate page.
Where to go in the Garden Route in May
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit South Africa, check out our Garden Route's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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