SeasonMapJeffreys Bay weather in May
South Africa
May in Jeffreys Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Jeffreys Bay · #839 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jeffreys Bay climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 66°F | 🌊 fresh |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jeffreys Bay in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jeffreys Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJeffreys Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Jeffreys Bay in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Supertubes swell season
1 May – 30 SepSurf seasonSouthern Ocean fronts line up the right-hander through the middle of the year, which is why the tour comes in July. It is also when the water is coldest and the town is at its emptiest outside contest week.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Jeffreys Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Jeffreys Bay in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jeffreys Bay?
- May in Jeffreys Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Jeffreys Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Jeffreys Bay in May?
- In May, Jeffreys Bay averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 47.2 mm of rain over roughly 6.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jeffreys Bay in May?
- Jeffreys Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — May
Within 300 km: Port Elizabeth's Sardine run past Algoa Bay around 15 May – 31 Jul.