May verdict

Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa in May

Weather score42Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

75mm

Sun

6.4h

Sea

18°C

Weather score

42

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May19°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Tsitsikamma National Park'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.

May75mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Tsitsikamma National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to July, September, and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May6.4 hours average sun

May is one of Tsitsikamma National Park'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.

Sea temperature

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May18°C average sea

May is below Tsitsikamma National Park'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

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May42 weather score

May scores below Tsitsikamma National Park'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.

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