May Rainfall and Precipitation in The Garden Route
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Garden Route, South Africa in May.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
The Garden Route precipitation in May: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does the Garden Route, South Africa receive in May?
Knysna sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 50 mm (2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in the Garden Route, South Africa in May?
On average, Knysna has about 9 days days of rain in May.
Is May part of the rainy season in the Garden Route, South Africa?
May is generally a drier month for the Garden Route, South Africa, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in May in the Garden Route, South Africa?
Looking at our data, Plettenberg Bay tops the wettest-cities list in the Garden Route, South Africa for May, with monthly rainfall averaging 51 mm (2 in).
What is the driest city in May in the Garden Route, South Africa?
Based on our database, Mossel Bay sees the least rainfall in the Garden Route, South Africa in May, with around 42 mm (1.7 in) on average.
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