Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, South Africa in May
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
52mm
Sun
7h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 52mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve'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
May52mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7 hours average sun
May is close to Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsFebruary, April to August, and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May24°C average sea
May is close to Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May62 weather score
May scores above Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to June and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
