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Wilderness East Weather in May

May in Wilderness East brings pleasant temperatures, with highs of 21°C (70°F) and nights dropping to 12°C (54°F). With perfect weather conditions overall, it's a good time to visit.

Rainfall in Wilderness East in May

Rain is expected on roughly 8 days, totalling around 47 mm (1.9 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Wilderness East in May

May is a perfect month in Wilderness East, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 12°C (54°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. At 12°C (54°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Wilderness East in May

Enjoy a sunny month with about 205 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Wilderness East even more beautiful.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the best months to visit Wilderness East.

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Wilderness East Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 47 mm (1.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: George, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Best Places in South Africa in May

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Wilderness East in May

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in May. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Wilderness East in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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