Gansbaai in May
7.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
8Rainy days (53 mm)
10:12 hDaylight
07:33Sunrise · 17:45 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 18°C | 22 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| February | 22°C | 18°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.4 |
| March | 21°C | 17°C | 27 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| April | 20°C | 15°C | 42 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| May | 18°C | 14°C | 53 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 16°C | 12°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| July | 16°C | 11°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 16°C | 11°C | 73 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| September | 16°C | 12°C | 48 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| October | 18°C | 14°C | 40 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 19°C | 15°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| December | 21°C | 17°C | 24 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Gansbaai in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Gansbaai?
The best months are January, February, December, March.