Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in the Garden Route, South Africa this May.
The Garden Route, South Africa, a region in South Africa, typically experiences pleasant weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Knysna.
Explore the map below to discover average May temperatures at the top destinations in the Garden Route. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Knysna. That makes May a pleasant month for the Garden Route, South Africa.
After dark, Knysna cools to about 13°C (55°F) on an average May night.
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 261 hours of sunshine in Knysna. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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