Plettenberg Bay Weather in May
What's the weather like in Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape) in May 2025?
The climate in Plettenberg Bay during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Plettenberg Bay and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.4°C 68.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
| Average temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 74 mm 2.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 19.8°C 67.7°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Plettenberg Bay with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Plettenberg Bay
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Plettenberg Bay in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Plettenberg Bay weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 23.5°C 74.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 65mm 2.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 7.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 17.8°C 64°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 100mm 3.9ins |
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