Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Mossel Bay, South Africa in May
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
36mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 36mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mossel Bay, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Mossel Bay'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
May36mm average rain
May is close to Mossel Bay's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
May5.9 hours average sun
May is one of Mossel Bay'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 Mossel Bay'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
May49 weather score
May scores below Mossel Bay'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.
