Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in May

Johannesburg is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Plettenberg Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Johannesburg vs Plettenberg BayMay climate, side by side

JohannesburgPlettenberg Bay
Comfort score88/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high19°C19°C
Avg high / low22° / 8°20° / 13°
Rainfall21 mm31 mm
Rainy days36
Humidity58%72%
Air quality (AQI)10024

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

Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in May — FAQ

Is May better in Johannesburg or Plettenberg Bay?
Johannesburg is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Plettenberg Bay is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Plettenberg Bay in May?
In May, Johannesburg averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Plettenberg Bay averages 20°C high / 13°C low with about 31 mm.