What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in May?

In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 31 mm.

Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay — May climate, side by side

	Cape Town	Plettenberg Bay
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	20°C	19°C
Avg high / low	21° / 11°	20° / 13°
Rainfall	39 mm	31 mm
Rainy days	6	6
Humidity	80%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	78	24

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

Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in May — FAQ

Is May better in Cape Town or Plettenberg Bay?: 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 Plettenberg Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cape Town vs Plettenberg Bay in May?: In May, Cape Town averages 21°C high / 11°C low with about 39 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 31 mm.