These are the best beaches in South Africa in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Umdloti Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Umdloti Beach with warm sea temperatures.
The average maximum daily temperature is 24° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 8.0 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and sunny but overcast at times. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Wilderness Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Wilderness Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 8.5 days of rain per month and 6.3 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.
May is a good time for sunbathing in La Lucia Beach. It is a good month for swimming in La Lucia Beach with warm sea temperatures.
The average maximum daily temperature is 25° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 5.0 days of rain per month and 4.5 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and sunny but overcast at times. It is typically dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Arniston Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Arniston Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 19° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 3.0 days of rain per month and 6.7 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Buffalo Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Buffalo Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 8.5 days of rain per month and 6.1 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Featherbed Nature Reserve. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Featherbed Nature Reserve for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There are on average 8.5 days of rain per month and 6.1 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Hobie Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Hobie Beach with warm sea temperatures.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 8.9 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Grotto Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Grotto Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 8.5 days of rain per month and 5.8 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Nahoon Beach. It is a good month for swimming in Nahoon Beach with warm sea temperatures.
The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 8.9 days of rain per month and 4.9 hours of sun per day.
May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.
May is a good time for sunbathing in Clifton Beaches. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Clifton Beaches for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 21° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 8.5 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and sunny but overcast at times. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Diaz Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Diaz Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 6.9 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and sunny but overcast at times. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Maclear Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Maclear Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 6.9 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and sunny but overcast at times. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Kogel Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Kogel Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 6.8 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Voelklip Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Voelklip Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 6.1 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in False Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in False Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Llandudno Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Llandudno Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Kommetjie Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Kommetjie Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Sunset Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Camps Bay Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Camps Bay Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Hout Bay. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Hout Bay for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Milnerton Beach. It is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Milnerton Beach for any length of time.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
May is normally quite warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.
May is not a good time for sunbathing in Bloubergstrand Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Bloubergstrand Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
The average maximum daily temperature is 20° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 5.6 hours of sun per day.
