When to go · King William's Town
King William's Town in May
Great month. Inside King William's Town's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside King William's Town's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Is another month better than May?
No other month rates higher than May for King William's Town in this guide.
Weather in May
- King William's TownHighs around 23 °C (73 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 73 °F (23 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Low
- Prices · South Africa overall
- Low
South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in King William's Town, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Mar: Great
Daytime high
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Mar: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Mar: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Rain days
May: 5 (better)
Mar: 10
Crowds
May: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
May: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Mar: 1
May: Inside King William's Town's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
March: Inside King William's Town's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
King William's Town: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings