Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Gansbaai
South Africa · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Comparatively rainy.
Daytime high
68°F
Lows around 55°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
64°F
Cool water
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 63° and nights feel near 54°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
53%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
64°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 61°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain14%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday67°F
Rain15%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon66°F
Rain13%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening61°F
Rain11%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78 | 65 | 0.5 | 4 | 12.9 | 71 | 69 |
| Feb | 78 | 65 | 0.6 | 4 | 11.9 | 73 | 69 |
| Mar | 76 | 64 | 1.4 | 8 | 10.8 | 75 | 68 |
| Apr | 71 | 58 | 1.5 | 7 | 9.9 | 77 | 66 |
| May | 68 | 55 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.9 | 79 | 64 |
| Jun | 65 | 53 | 3.4 | 11 | 8.6 | 78 | 63 |
| Jul | 62 | 50 | 3.3 | 11 | 8.9 | 78 | 61 |
| Aug | 63 | 50 | 2.4 | 9 | 9.4 | 78 | 61 |
| Sep | 65 | 53 | 1.8 | 7 | 10.4 | 75 | 62 |
| Oct | 70 | 57 | 1.3 | 7 | 11.6 | 73 | 63 |
| Nov | 74 | 60 | 0.6 | 4 | 12.2 | 71 | 65 |
| Dec | 75 | 63 | 1.3 | 8 | 13.1 | 70 | 67 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology