Garden Route weather in May
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Garden Route. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
20°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
January, February, April, May
What to do in Garden Route in May
Whatever the weather, Garden Route rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Hike forest trails like Storms River Gorge
Kayak or paddle lagoons and calm estuaries
Visit Knysna Heads twin rock formations
Explore Wilderness Lakes by canoe
Zipline through forests at canopy level
Fish for trout in mountain streams and river valleys
What to pack for May
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
Recommended
January
23C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
February
23C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
March
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
April
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May (you are here)
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
June
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
July
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
August
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
September
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
December
22C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
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