When to go · Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr for beach weather; Jun–Nov for whales). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 12°C54°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 (Oct–Apr for beach weather; Jun–Nov for whales). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Weather in May
- Plettenberg BayHighs around 21 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 54 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Garden Route, South Africa · Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikammafine
Rain in every month, mild temperatures; December school holidays fill every bed.
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