Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
George, South Africa in May
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
54mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 54mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare George, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is on the cooler side of George'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
May54mm average rain
May is close to George's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of George'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
May17°C average sea
May is below George's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May43 weather score
May scores below George'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.
