Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Paternoster, South Africa in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, 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 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Paternoster, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is close to Paternoster's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May33mm average rain
May is wetter than Paternoster's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Paternoster'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
May15°C average sea
May is below Paternoster's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and October to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May scores below Paternoster's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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