Wild Coast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Wild Coast, South Africa in May.

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Port Saint Johnʼs Coffee Bay

Thinking about venturing to the Wild Coast, South Africa this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Wild Coast in May

The Wild Coast, South Africa is a region in South Africa. May in the Wild Coast generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Port Saint Johnʼs.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Wild Coast, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coffee Bay with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Port Saint Johnʼs with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Explore the Wild Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Wild Coast - and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Saint Johnʼs)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April25°C (77°F) May24°C (75°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Wild Coast in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Wild Coast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Wild Coast

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in the Wild Coast, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Wild Coast (May)

Precipitation variation in the Wild Coast (May)

Port Saint Johnʼs

In May Port Saint Johnʼs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Port Saint Johnʼs →

Coffee Bay

In May Coffee Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Coffee Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Wild Coast, in South Africa.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Wild Coast in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Saint Johnʼs 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Coffee Bay 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

The Wild Coast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Wild Coast, South Africa in May?

In May, the Wild Coast, South Africa generally has excellent weather conditions. Port Saint Johnʼs sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in the Wild Coast, South Africa in May?

In Port Saint Johnʼs, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does the Wild Coast, South Africa get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in the Wild Coast, South Africa. Port Saint Johnʼs averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Wild Coast, South Africa?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Wild Coast, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Port Saint Johnʼs is excellent. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide excellent weather in Port Saint Johnʼs.

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