When to go · Irene
Irene in May
Great month. Inside Irene's best window: Apr–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Irene's best window: Apr–Oct.
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for Irene in this guide.
Weather in May
- IreneHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 2 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 Irene, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
May: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Apr: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
May: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Apr: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 2 (better)
Apr: 3
Crowds
May: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Apr: 1
May: Inside Irene's best window: Apr–Oct.
April: Inside Irene's best window: Apr–Oct.
Irene: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings