Monthly climate guide
George weather in May
May in George is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 21°C (70°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 29 mm of rain (fairly dry) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in George — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 42%.
- George is usually about 2°C warmer than Hermanus, 300 km away, in May.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
29 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
70%
relative
Sky
42%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
George weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 64°F | 40 mm | 73% | 32% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 18°C / 64°F | 38 mm | 74% | 32% |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 17°C / 62°F | 44 mm | 75% | 35% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 58°F | 33 mm | 71% | 36% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 56°F | 29 mm | 70% | 42% |
| June | 19°C / 65°F | 11°C / 52°F | 41 mm | 68% | 39% |
| July | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 51°F | 43 mm | 69% | 34% |
| August | 19°C / 65°F | 11°C / 51°F | 50 mm | 70% | 35% |
| September | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 53°F | 45 mm | 72% | 37% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 13°C / 56°F | 45 mm | 71% | 39% |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 51 mm | 71% | 39% |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 62°F | 24 mm | 72% | 34% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit George?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit George →Other South Africa cities in May
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George in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit George?
Yes. May is one of the best months for George, with highs around 21°C and about 29 mm of rain.
How warm is George in May?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in George in May?
George typically gets around 29 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around George (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.