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Gansbaai in November

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Oct for wildlife and hiking; shark‑diving peak Jun–Aug). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

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Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (May–Oct for wildlife and hiking; shark‑diving peak Jun–Aug). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages

GansbaaiHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall: Medium
Prices · South Africa overall: Medium

South Africa overall: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gansbaai, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Nov: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Nov: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Nov: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Nov: 7
May: 4 (better)
Crowds
Nov: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0

November: Outside the best window (May–Oct for wildlife and hiking; shark‑diving peak Jun–Aug). Across South Africa: Cape summer begins; first Lowveld rains and impala births.

May: Inside Gansbaai's best window: May–Oct for wildlife and hiking; shark‑diving peak Jun–Aug.

Gansbaai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

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Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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