Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Gariep Dam, South Africa in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
7.8h
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gariep Dam, 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 Gariep Dam's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May21mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Gariep Dam's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.8 hours average sun
May is one of Gariep Dam's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May scores below Gariep Dam's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
