Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Alexander Bay, South Africa in May
Weather score58Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
7mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
58
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 7mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Alexander Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May23°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May7mm average rain
May is close to Alexander Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May is below Alexander Bay's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May14°C average sea
May is close to Alexander Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May58 weather score
May scores below Alexander Bay's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.