When to go · St Francis
St Francis in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Low
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- Low
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated good. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside St Francis's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather).
- NovemberGreatInside St Francis's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather).
- DecemberGreatInside St Francis's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather).
- JanuaryGreatInside St Francis's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather).
Weather in May
- St FrancisHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 13 °C (55 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 55 °F (13 °C), rain on about 6 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 St Francis, side by side.
Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Jan: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Rain days
May: 6
Jan: 6
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0
May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.
January: Inside St Francis's best window: Oct–Apr (warm, dry, surf and beach weather).
St Francis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.