When to go · Gariep Dam
Gariep Dam in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in May
- Gariep DamHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gariep Dam, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
May: 4 (better)
Jan: 7
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Sep–Apr (warm and dry)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
January: Inside Gariep Dam's best window: Sep–Apr (warm and dry).
Gariep Dam: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings