Hillcrest weather in May (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

How is the weather in Hillcrest in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Hillcrest the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Hillcrest in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 223 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hillcrest climate page with graphs.

 

Hillcrest, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 37 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 223 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Durban, South Africa (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in May

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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