Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Gansbaai, South Africa in May
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
59mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 59mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gansbaai, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Gansbaai'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
May59mm average rain
May is wetter than Gansbaai's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.5 hours average sun
May is one of Gansbaai's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May16°C average sea
May is below Gansbaai's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to February and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May41 weather score
May scores below Gansbaai's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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