Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in May

Johannesburg is the better pick in May — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.

Johannesburg vs Port ElizabethMay climate, side by side

JohannesburgPort Elizabeth
Comfort score88/100 (A)82/100 (A)
Feels-like high19°C22°C
Avg high / low22° / 8°23° / 11°
Rainfall21 mm26 mm
Rainy days34
Humidity58%75%
Air quality (AQI)10050

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

Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in May — FAQ

Is May better in Johannesburg or Port Elizabeth?
Johannesburg is the better pick in May — 88 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Johannesburg is nice, dry, while Port Elizabeth is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg vs Port Elizabeth in May?
In May, Johannesburg averages 22°C high / 8°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Port Elizabeth averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 26 mm.