Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa in May
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Addo Elephant National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May31mm average rain
May is close to Addo Elephant National Park's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.4 hours average sun
May is one of Addo Elephant National Park's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May18°C average sea
May is close to Addo Elephant National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May52 weather score
May scores below Addo Elephant National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.