Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
70°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Hermanus
South Africa · Africa
Mild days with cool nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
70°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8.5 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, more than in most months.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 54°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
48%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
64°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 67°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain14%
Cloud55%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday69°F
Rain16%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon67°F
Rain14%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening62°F
Rain10%
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 | 81 | 65 | 1.0 | 6 | 12.8 | 70 | 69 |
| Feb | 82 | 65 | 0.9 | 5 | 11.9 | 71 | 69 |
| Mar | 79 | 63 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.7 | 73 | 68 |
| Apr | 75 | 58 | 1.7 | 6 | 9.7 | 76 | 66 |
| May | 70 | 54 | 2.3 | 8 | 8.6 | 78 | 64 |
| Jun | 65 | 51 | 3.3 | 10 | 8.2 | 79 | 63 |
| Jul | 64 | 49 | 3.2 | 10 | 8.4 | 79 | 61 |
| Aug | 65 | 49 | 3.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 79 | 61 |
| Sep | 67 | 52 | 2.1 | 8 | 10.1 | 78 | 62 |
| Oct | 72 | 56 | 1.7 | 7 | 11.3 | 75 | 63 |
| Nov | 75 | 59 | 1.7 | 6 | 12.1 | 72 | 65 |
| Dec | 79 | 62 | 1.0 | 6 | 12.9 | 70 | 67 |
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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Hermanus with Garden Route.
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: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology