Cape Town vs Knysna in May

Cape Town is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Knysna is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Cape Town vs KnysnaMay climate, side by side

Cape TownKnysna
Comfort score85/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high20°C20°C
Avg high / low21° / 11°21° / 14°
Rainfall39 mm33 mm
Rainy days66
Humidity80%74%
Air quality (AQI)7824

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cape Town vs Knysna in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Knysna?
Cape Town is the better pick in May — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cape Town is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Knysna is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Knysna in May?
In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Knysna averages 21°C high / 14°C low with about 33 mm.