SeasonMapPlettenberg Bay weather in May
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May in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Plettenberg Bay · #849 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Plettenberg Bay climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sea temperature | 19°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg 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 weatherPlettenberg Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Plettenberg Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Plettenberg Bay in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
- May in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Plettenberg Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Plettenberg Bay in May?
- In May, Plettenberg Bay averages a daily high of 19.9°C and a low of 12.6°C, with about 46.9 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Plettenberg Bay in May?
- Plettenberg Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 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.