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When to go · Hout Bay

Hout Bay in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
20°C / 11°C
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Hout BayHighs around 20 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 10 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.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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