When to go · George
George in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). 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) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). 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
- GeorgeHighs around 20 °C (68 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 68 °F (20 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 8 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 George, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
January: Inside George's best window: Oct–Apr.
George: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings