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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°C / 10°C
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

Long-term averages
  • PaternosterHighs around 19 °C, lows around 10 °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.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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