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When to go · Scottburgh

Scottburgh in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (beach), Jun–Aug (surf)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
24°C (75°F) / 16°C (61°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Low
South Africa overall
Prices
Low
South Africa overall

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (beach), Jun–Aug (surf)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • ScottburghHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 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 Scottburgh, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 16 °C (61 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 4 (better)

    Jan: 12

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (beach), Jun–Aug (surf)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

January: Inside Scottburgh's best window: Nov–Feb (beach), Jun–Aug (surf).

Scottburgh: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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