When to go · Paternoster
Paternoster in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Aug–Sep for wildflowers; Oct–Apr for warm, dry beach days). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
GoodSouth Africa month rating
Outside the best window (Aug–Sep for wildflowers; Oct–Apr for warm, dry beach days). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Weather in May
- PaternosterHighs around 19 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 50 °F, 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.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings